Stormtrooper Will Cross Australia For Charity

Most people agree that Stormtroopers are dicks (emperor Palpatine notwithstanding), however an Australian dude is making an effort to single-handedly lift the plastic-clad army out of disrepute with Troopertrek – a personal quest involving intergalactic costume play and adventure on the scale of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert.

Star Wars tragic Jacob French is setting out to walk from Perth to Sydney (which involves crossing four states and covering 5000km on foot) to raise awareness and funds for children’s charity The Starlight Foundation – and he’s going to do it dressed as a Stormtrooper.

In his proposal for Troopertrek 2011 French writes: “Starting in July 2011 I aim to walk from Perth to Sydney in modified Stormtrooper armour. The plan for now is to push a lightweight buggy with needed supplies an average distance of 35-40km’s for 5 days a week until the trek is complete. I am a member of the worldwide “501st Legion”, a volunteer organisation that wears quality star wars outfits as a means to contribute to their local communities through charity work.”

To support Jacob French in his massively nerdy quest you can sponsor him here.

Many have died in their devotion to the Empire. Hopefully Jacob gets through the epic journey in one piece.

Via Gizmodo

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