I'm fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service

When my son was just 4 weeks old, we were in Kalgoorlie for a holiday when he became unwell. We attended the Kalgoorlie hospital where we were told we’d need to get back to Perth for an urgent surgery. If it wasn’t for the RFDS, we would have been on the road for 8 hours with a very sick boy and with no certainty on how the long trip would go. To say that we’re thankful for the RFDS organisation is an understatement. We were met with the most caring team, I will never forget the care they gave Elliot and how at ease they made me feel at a very stressful time.

Australia is a big country, and for those living in remote, rural and regional areas, access to immediate care isn’t a guarantee. For some communities, the nearest hospital is eight hours drive away.

This October, I’m taking on a month-long fitness challenge to help more people access the care they need. By going further, I hope to raise as much as possible for the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS).

Every year, the RFDS reach more than 330,000 Australians with 24-hour emergency retrieval and primary healthcare services. That’s one person every two minutes!

Together, we can keep the Flying Doctor flying and continue their life-saving work. Please donate to my challenge today!