The inaugural walk, which took place from Maroubra Beach to Bondi Beach in Sydney, raised funds and awareness for the Children’s Tumour Foundation of Australia (CTF).

The walk was a cause close to the heart of the Bathurst family. Not only does Mr Bottom have neurofibromatosis (NF), but so too does his daughter Fiona.

NF is three genetic disorders that cause tumours to grow on nerves throughout the body, inside and out.

In all, the family have so far raised $8111.35 towards their goal of $10,000.

For Sunday’s walk the family all donned bright yellow shirts along with the rest of the “Yellow Penguin Army”, taking the animal from CTF’s logo.

In all, 90 people took part in the Sydney walk, and 50 walked in Melbourne.

Mr Bottom, who is also the director of the CTF, said the family take a pragmatic approach to the disorder he shares with his daughter.

“Although there have been advancements in the discovery of new treatments as well as in the clinical management of NF, there is no cure,” he said.

“I believe strongly that we can find a cure and in the meantime, create more support services and better treatment options for families and adults with NF.”

CTF chief executive officer Richard Hughes said for an inaugural fundraising event it was highly successful, with just over $40,000 raised between the two walks.

“Most walkers did their own fundraising before the walk,” he said.

“The intention is to grow it. We’re a national organisation ... it’s definitely happening in Sydney and Melbourne [next year], but we hope to expand it.”

Mr Bottom would one day like to hold the Walk of Hope in Bathurst.

The walk may be over, but Mr Bottom has encouraged people to support the charity by visiting his fundraising link.