How Fundraising Adventures Drive Corporate Engagement, CSR, and Lasting Impact

The Adventure

In 2025, Salesforce took on the DeadlyScience Larapinta Trek as a unique way to support their charity partner, DeadlyScience. This Inspired Adventures experience offered the Salesforce team an opportunity to strengthen their connection to purpose, immerse themselves in Indigenous culture, and come together for an important cause.

We interviewed Kylie from Salesforce, whose reflections are captured throughout this blog. Alongside her colleagues and other DeadlyScience supporters, Kylie helped raise crucial funds to support DeadlyScience’s mission: empowering First Nations youth and amplifying the contributions of First Nations scientists.

This adventure is a powerful example of how corporate teams can step outside the office to engage in meaningful team-building while creating real impact for their charity partners.

“Speaking for myself, and from the feedback I have got from the team, the experience was unforgettable and one that was VERY special to all of us. It was an honour to be on Country in this capacity together.”

The Larapinta Trail, with its rugged beauty and deep cultural significance, provided the perfect backdrop for reflection and connection. Standout moments weren’t limited to one part of the trek:

“Every day! The guides were unbelievable. The team connected over the campfire at night, sharing stories from the day, our feelings and emotions. We played wonderful games and connected deeply. We walked barefoot through the sacred waters and stood in stillness and silence in the gorge. Appreciating all the beautiful nature around us was unreal.”

Without the distractions of phones or work, the team fully embraced the opportunity to engage and bond on a deeper level:

“It felt spiritual, and due to no signal and being in the moment, we all really got to know each other on many different levels.”