26 August 2025 – Australia’s leading independently owned travel-buying network CT
Partners, is proud to be partnering with Intrepid Travel and The Intrepid Foundation to
support the Blue Dragon Marathon Walk.
The CT Partners team will be lacing up for the 2025 Fundraiser and is inviting the industry to
join in taking steps to raising awareness and essential funds to rescue children and families
from human trafficking.
The Blue Dragon Walk, now in its 7th year, raises critical funds for Blue Dragon Children’s
Foundation – a grassroots charity rescuing children in crisis in Vietnam and working to
prevent human trafficking across Southeast Asia.
The global event, held on 14th September, brings together individuals and organisations
worldwide from full marathons to smaller distances bound by a shared desire to safeguard
vulnerable communities. Participants can take part in organised events in select locations or
do their own virtual walks or runs from wherever they are in the world.
Quotes attributable to Matt Masson, CEO of CT Partners:
“More than 50 million people in our world live in slavery today. The work of Blue Dragon
Children’s Foundation is life-changing, and we’re proud to play a part in raising awareness
and funds for this important cause. Every kilometre walked represents a step toward
freedom and a safer future for vulnerable children and families.”
“At CT Partners, we believe in the strength of collective action, and we’re inviting our
members, partners and friends across the sector to walk with us and stand up against
human trafficking. I encourage everyone to consider taking part, making a donation or just
simply helping spread the word.”
Quotes attributable to Vi Do, Co-CEO of Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation:
“Because I used to be a street kid, I know how it feels to be a scared child all alone. All I
wanted was for someone to care for me. That’s why joining thousands of people walking to
support children and families living in crisis – like I was – means so much to me.
The Blue Dragon Walk is for everyone. People can take part from wherever they are, and it’s
a wonderful way to create a meaningful, lasting impact for Vietnamese children and
families.”
Quotes attributable to Biheng Zhang, General Manager at the Intrepid Foundation:
“At The Intrepid Foundation, we believe travel has the power to create positive change. The
Blue Dragon Marathon Walk is a powerful example of our industry uniting to protect
children and families from exploitation and trafficking. We thank CT Partners and all of the
other teams who have already signed up and donated to the event for this year.”
“Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation is on the frontline, rescuing children in crisis and
providing long-term care and education. Every step we take together helps fund their critical
work and gives vulnerable communities a chance for a safer future.”
For more information on how you can get involved or support the CT Partners team visit
https://bluedragonwalk.org/t/ct-partners-team
Intrepid covers 100% of administrative costs, so every cent raised will go directly to helping
children and families in need.
Media Contact: Sari-Elle Kraemer on skraemer@alphaconsulting.global or 0407284457
About CT Partners
Founded in 2004, CT Partners stands out as Australia’s leading independently owned travel-buying network, consistently championing the interests of its members by
passing through 100% of supplier payments and driving innovation. CT Partners’ members are 33 of the most successful independent corporate-travel-management firms, events companies and premium-leisure agencies and represent the third largest buying group in Australia, with TTV in excess of $2B in FY24. Each year, CT Partners member businesses look after the needs of more than 2 million travellers.
About Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation
Founded in 2004 by Australian teacher Michael Brosowski MA, Blue Dragon Children’s Foundation works to eradicate human trafficking in Vietnam. To attain this goal, the non
profit applies a holistic approach that tackles this crime on all fronts: they rescue people from their places of slavery and provide them with all they need to heal, recover and thrive; implement widespread prevention initiatives in at-risk communities; and use all they learn through their front-line work to advocate for policy and law reform. To date, Blue Dragon has brought more than 2,800 victims of human trafficking to safety, and their broad-scope assistance reaches more than 40,000 people every year.
About Intrepid Travel
Intrepid Travel has been a world leader in responsible travel for 35 years. The company’s mission is to create positive change through the joy of travel, which comes to life on more than 900 trips all designed to truly experience local culture. With its own network of destination management companies in 29 countries, Intrepid has unique local expertise and perspectives. Globally recognized for their commitment to transparency and ethical travel, they became B-Corp certified in 2018. Intrepid Travel is also the first tour operator with near-term science-based climate targets through the Science Based Targets Initiative, and its not-for-profit, The Intrepid Foundation, has raised more than $18 million for more than 160 partners. In 2024, its CEO was named CEO of the Year at the Australian Executive of the Year Awards. For more information download the company’s 2024 Integrated Annual Report
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About The Intrepid Foundation
The Intrepid Foundation is the not-for-profit arm of Intrepid Travel, the world’s largest adventure travel company, on a mission to create positive impact through the joy of travel, community and connection. The registered charity does this by carefully selecting local partners who are creating positive solutions across a range of issues impacting the communities Intrepid travellers visit, from inequality and economic development to environmental restoration and wildlife protection. Since its inception in 2002, the Intrepid Foundation has raised over AU $18 million for more than 160 partners around the world. Intrepid Travel absorbs all administration costs so that 100% of donations can go directly to community causes and each of its 900+ itineraries is aligned to a local or global partner.