He’ll wheel down the main street of 90 cities, one for each year, to raise money and awareness for the Royal Society for the Blind, which was founded more than 130 years ago by his grandfather, Andrew Hendry.

Mr Hendry started in Hervey Bay, Queensland, and will travel 5500km to Bunbury, Western Australia, via Adelaide.

As part of his grand tour, last week Mr Hendry saw the sights and sounds of Armidale, Uralla, Bendemeer and Tamworth.

“My grandfather was blind by the age of 20 after a childhood accident, but that didn’t stop him from travelling the country, mostly by Cobb and Co coaches, to found committees and raise money,” Mr Hendry said.

“I want to help continue that legacy, as well as raise some awareness for the great work the Royal Society for the Blind still does now. I’m a bit old to walk the whole way, so I thought a mobility scooter is a good compromise.”

In keeping with the theme, Mr Hendry said he wanted to raise $90,000.

“I don’t know if that’s possible, but you might as well aim high,” he said, laughing.

He also wants his grandfather’s deeds taught in schools and his name recognised across Australia.

“In the 1880s, being blind often meant you were reduced to begging on the streets, but my grandfather was able to make a better life for many people.”

To donate to Keith’s cause, visit challengeforcharlie.everydayhero.com/au/keith-hendry