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Doris Glier

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My training progress

207 km

My target

155 km

My October progress

428 km

My target

155 km

Follow my journey from the Ocean to the Outback

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Why I'm walking

I'm walking this October to raise awareness and help more Australians access essential healthcare.

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Please support my challenge to keep the Flying Doctor flying!

This October for the third time, I’m again 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). We'll see, how far I get this time! :-)

You all know, 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. I have been to a few remote places over the years - believe me - they can be really REMOTE!

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, if you can!

In case you are not able to donate for one or the other reason to this cause, please take a moment to spread the word about the wonderful work RFDS do and share my Ocean to Outback page.

Thank you.

Please Help Me
Reach My Goal

Raised

$1,953

My Goal

$555

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So far this year
I’ve helped provide...

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49

Laryngoscopes – used to assist in intubating and ventilating a patient.

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Life-saving medical chests for a remote, rural or regional community.

Defibrillator Pads

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Defibrillator Pads – used with a machine to monitor a patient’s cardiac health.

 TOP DONATION 

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$108.89
Kelsian Matched Giving
Shoutout to Kelsian
– my biggest supporter so far with a $108.89
donation to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service
bring life-saving support to Australians in need.

Here's how much Doris has raised
to keep the Flying Doctor flying!

$1,001
2024
$1,657
2025
$1,953
2026

Doris has raised a grand total of $4,611 over 3 years!

Thank you to my supporters

100% Total Legends

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Judith Finch

$108.89

Great cause Doris we are happy to support you.

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$108.89

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Rachael Pescod

$102

Congratulations Doris on reaching your walking goals and beyond! We are very proud of you and admire your achievements! Thank you for walking with us! The Pescods

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Dollar Match

$100

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Beryl

$100

Happy to donate

Top Fans

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Dorothea

$72.06

Good on you Doris

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Liz Tollitt

$72.06

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$72.06

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Ralph Gwynne

$72.06

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Lyn Begg

$72.06

Best of luck with it, Doris! :)

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Sue

$72.06

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Ann Hart

$55.95

Well done Doris, I look forward to hearing your challenge updates. Keep up the good work.

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Tonina Giramondo

$55.95

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Kathryn Taylor

$54.75

Congratulations Doris, on raising money for such a worthy cause.

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$54.75

Proud Supporters

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Jennifer Chellew

$50

Well done Doris on exceeding your km's and $ targets.

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Colleen

$50

Great work

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Jen Jackson-Hall

$50

You are a walking champion Doris. Well done on taking action to support a worthwhile charity.

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Dollar Match

$50

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JH

$50

Awesome! :-)

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Leah M

$50

Well done for going above and beyond!

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Nehal Badiani

$36.62

Good luck what an amazing women you are!

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Katelyn Muir

$36.62

Sending you encouragement and endurance as you support this wonderful cause, well done Doris.

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Pam Longe

$36.62

Loving your photos of your walks for such a good cause Doris!

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Doris

$36.62

Keep the Flying Doctor Flying

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Deb Denny

$36.62

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$36.62

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Lorraine McConnell

$36.62

An awesome effort Doris, just keep on walking and supporting the RFDS Oceans to Outback

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$36.62

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Joanne B 🙂

$35.85

What a great idea- Go Doris!

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Deb

$25

Awesome effort!

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Jackie Richards

$23.81

Go Doris! What a great cause.

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Celia

$23.81

Good on you! The Flying Doctor service is amazing.

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Riss Leung

$20

Great work Doris! Sing out if you want any company on your walks.

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Anonymous

$20

Go for it

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Kelsian Matched Giving

$20

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Kirsten Horsburgh

$11.92

Your commitment to this is so impressive. Well done Doris. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

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Doris Glier

$6.2

My Team

Iggsbee

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Doris Glier

Raised so far

$1,953

Iggsbee

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Yolanda Luescher

Raised so far

$56

Iggsbee

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Sophia Lukas

Raised so far

$103

Iggsbee

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Melinda Smith

Raised so far

$278

Iggsbee

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Kate Potter

Raised so far

$524

My Updates

I made it to the end of the RFDS Oceans to Outback Challenge

Monday 2nd Nov
Yes, I did it! Thanks everyone for following me on my way and being part of this challenge one way or another. It has been a true pleasure!
October started with rainy days and decided to make me finish in the rain. 
I received two more donation at the end. Thank you for your generosity, Deb and Leah. Now I have raised more than $1,900 - truely amazing! 
In October I walked over 373km. But our Iggsbee team had an activity total of over 1,013km - how exciting! My sincere thanks also goes to my team members Sophia, Melinda, Yolanda and Kate. You were all amazing!
The Oceans to Outback community have raised an incredible $4.4 million, logging 1,151,335km with 18,388 participants. What big numbers are that!

I loved/ laughed the kookaburra on my recent walk….

One more walking challenge day

Friday 30th Oct
Another very generous donation arrived, thanks to the Pescod family who also spent time walking some parts with me. 
Just one more day before the RFDS Ocean to Outback walking challenge will come to an end. 
So far I raised an amazing $1,828 for the Flying Doctor. 
I raised awareness, spreading the word by walking an epic 361 km in October so far and clocked another 207 km in the previous months training up to it. 
Some days were more difficult than others. A few times I got saturated, other times the sun burned down; then again I had to walk briskly to get warm or struggled against the wind. 
On my journey I met so many wonderful, supportive, encouraging people. Some of them I know quite well, others allowed me to get to know them a bit better and again others passed my way just briefly - but all of them in such a heart warming way. 
A very big heartfelt than you to all of you out there. THANK YOU! It was a pleasure to have you following on my journey.
It takes the support of a whole community to reach such goals!

Photo: Border Village, SA

Last week of walking

Tuesday 27th Oct
Yes, I’m still going strong. Thank you for following me all the way so far. A big shout out to Jen for her spontaneous donation, after meeting her today. If you’ve been meaning to donate but haven’t had the chance yet, there is still time to do so this week. 
Otherwise just enjoy a few more photos of our travels over the outback.

5) Answer to trivia question: 80+ 
The RFDS operates more than 87 aircrafts across the country, making it Australia’s third largest airline.

Flying high - thanks to more donators

Friday 23rd Oct
I fundraised an epic $1,604 by now thanks to my generous friends, community and a few huge donations that got „dollar matched“. A massive thank you goes to all my donators and especially the latest ones. Thank you Nehal, Beryl and Kirsten!
I can proudly report that not only my fundraising went above my expectations, but also my walking went above and beyond. I just smashed the 280km mark today.
Photo of Kalgoorlie Super Pit

5) Trivia Question (answer will come with my next post):
Today, how many aircrafts does the RFDS operate nationally? 
A. 40+
B. 60+
C. 80+
D. 100+

Time is flying - so am I

Tuesday 20th Oct
Big thank you to my latest RFDS donators Jen and Celia. How generous! 
I passed the 200km mark a couple of days ago. How much further can I go?
Now my secret fundraising goal is to raise more than $1,500. Who can help me reach it?
4) Trivia Question (answer to follow):
How much water will you need each day when travelling through the outback?

Photo: The Nullarbor coastline along the Great Australian Bight: the world’s longest continues line of sheer limestone sea cliffs, stretching for over 200 kilometres and rising up to 120 meters above the Southern Ocean

Halfway milestone

Friday 16th Oct
When I first signed up for the RFDS Ocean to Outback Challenge this year, I believed my goal of 155km in one month to be a stretch for me. I felt less fit less energetic and lagged in motivated to get out and about. But thanks to perseverence in my preparation and to friends walking part of the way with me, I was set on the right track and even exceeded my goal half way through October! Of course, feeling my body and getting quite exhausted…
Nevertheless, I’m determined to continue raising awareness and hopefully more funds for the RFDS. 
Can I count on you?
A big thank you to the following people who walked with me so far (my apologies, in case I forgot someone):
Mardi, Leah, Sophia, Yolanda, Melinda Smith, Laura, Fiona, Judy, Leanne Hindley, Dawn, Petra Hägele, Alison, David, Kathryn Taylor, Nat Barnes, Wendy Shaw, Kate, Pauline Vandenberg, Merryn Lawson, Jen Jackson-Hall, Kylie Sapuppo, Riss Leung, Kirsten Horsburgh, Rowan, Kelly

Photos of plants found in the outback of Forrest, WA - I thought the richness of various plants fascinating 

3) Trivia questions answer from last post: Every 2 minutes
The RFDS interacts with more than 380,000 patients across Australia every year, whether it be an emergency retrieval or primary health care - one patient every two minutes!

Feeling it

Tuesday 13th Oct
Parkrun weekend - I did some speed walking before meeting with two RFDS challenge team partners. We worked on raising awareness and enjoyed walking together for a change. Sunday, I only had a shorter 5km stroll, feeling fairly exhausted. Well, I’m definitely not a machine. This little breather helped to push for more on Monday. I’m proud of having reached over 135 km already. If you feel like you can spare some time walking with me, I would love to get this kind of support, too (apart from likes, encouraging words and, of course, donations for that cause).
Pictures of Streaky Bay, situated on coastline of Western Eyre Peninsula in South Australia 

3) Trivia Question (answer to follow :-) )
Across Australia, the RFDS interacts with patient…
A. Every 2 minutes
B. Every 5 minutes
C. Every 10 minutes
D. Every 20 minutes

Ten days into the RFDS challenge

Saturday 10th Oct
Having my birthday in this month helps receiving some extra donations, but I just received another generous one on the spot. Thank you, Jackie! To do my part on raising awareness, I have been smashing some kilometres and already walked over 100km in October. I will keep walking….
This year around Easter we stopped in Forrest, WA (Nullarbor settlement with a population of now only 2 people and an airport along the Trans-Australian Railway). I found this place very fascinating. If interested, you can read up on it here: https://www.forrestairport.com.au/attractions/
Or just enjoy the photos….

I’m taking off

Wednesday 7th Oct
Short visit to Broken Hill in the Outback of NSW transformed some of my walks into massive hikes in the Mutawintji National Park traveling between two different timezones. Dollar match donations were happening while there. A massive thank you goes to the following new donators: Deb, Liz, Kathryn, Judy and Lorraine.
Happy to witness the RFDS at work flying from Broken Hill to Adelaide while we were lining up for our return flight.

Three days into the challenge - three days of rain

Saturday 3rd Oct
Yes, I got quite a bit wet several times.
I had to think of Lake Eyre, South Australia. This lake is the largest salt lake on Australian continent that only appears temporary after massive monsoon-driven river inflows and heavy rain across QLD’s Channel Country, the NT and outback SA. It has no outflow, so water only disappears by evaporation or absorption.
How cool is that?
Let me share some photos with you which were taken earlier this year at the time as Lake Eyre was filling up again.
By the way, Lake Eyre also has the lowest point in Australia (15.2 meters below sea level)

One more RFDS Ocean to Outback member

Wednesday 30th Sep
A very warm welcome to returning OTO member Yolanda! 
Just in time for the start tomorrow - we are pleased to welcome you on board.
We are all excited to start the challenge tomorrow to raise awareness and funds for RFDS.
For the returning members of Iggsbee - every year is different, we all face new challenges that might change our circumstances and performances - be kind to yourself. 
For the new members of the team - just have fun spreading the word about this wonderful cause by walking.
Let’s keep the Royal Flying Doctor flying!

2) Trivia answer: 6+
There are a number of designated RFDS emergency air strips across Australia - several in QLD and NSW. There are two in SA (Stuart Highway & Eyre Highway) and one  in WA (Eyre Highway), which are used by RFDS SA/NT

Welcome new Iggsbee member

Monday 28th Sep
A very warm welcome to our latest Iggsbee team member Kate! 
Together we are going to raise awareness and hopefully funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service by participating in the RFDS Ocean to Outback Challenge.
Only three more days to go before the practice walks will be reset to ZERO. I’m committed to walk at least 155km in the month of October. 
Please follow me on my journey. Encouragement of any kind is appreciated!
2) Trivia Question: How many RFDS emergency roadstrips are there in Australia? (Answer will come with my next post)
A. 1
B. 3
C. 4
D. 6+

1) Trivia question answer from last time:
C 25 million+ - The RFDS flies the equivalent of 35 times to the moon and back: 27,286,414 kilometres.

Navigating the challenges of weather

Saturday 26th Sep
One morning sunny, but humid walk, the next more than 10°C colder and wet. Nevertheless both walks were accompanied by wonderful friends and enjoyable chats. Navigating the ups and downs of the weather made me pull out the photo of the Longwood bushfire affected area (see the blackish grey parts) of last summer.
A little Trivia question for you about RFDS:
1. Nationally, how many kilometres (on average) does the RFDS fly in a year? (Answer will come with my next post)
A. 10 million +
B. 20 million +
C. 25 million +
D. 30 million +

What pictures do you see on a $20 note?

Thursday 24th Sep
Only one week to go before the challenge starts - this October I’m taking on a month-long fitness challenge, walking at least 155km. I hope to raise awareness and funds for the impressive work of RFDS. 
Have a closer look at the imagines of a $20 note. 
May I introduce Reverend John Flynn (born in Victoria in 1880) who established the Royal Flying Doctor Service, the world’s first aerial medical service in 1928. 
As an outback pioneer he recognised that remote living families lacked basic healthcare.
 He assisted in introducing the pedal-powered radios (see picture) so these residents could call for medical aid.

Celebrating already 10 donations

Friday 18th Sep
Thanks to the diverse lovely communities I already received my 10th donation for the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
A big shout out to my recent generous donators Katelyn and Lyn. Thanks a lot!
Yesterday I went out hiking in a gorge with lots of steep hills going up and down to hopefully find yet another bridge to cross a river. But I only figure out that lots of crossings were washed away. Therefore the walk got a bit longer time wise - not really that many kilometres though. However, the hills were indeed steep!

Sunrise at Forrest, Western Australia - no HILLs

The importance of resting

Tuesday 15th Sep
Check out what this cute little lizard is doing - lying in the warm spring sun!
That reminds me that resting is an important part of my training. I have been building up slowly some longer walks combined with some other exercises. 
Over a month in my practice walks I have almost reached my kilometres target. All the progress will be reset on 1st October and I will start again aiming to walk at least 155km. 
Who can do the maths? 
That is going to be over 300km of walking to raise awareness for the awesome work of the RFDS. 
I’m confident that I’m on the right track to reach that target.
Whether I will manage to get close to doubling my fundraising goal, depends on the kindness of  you all.
I wonder, who is stepping up next?

A few walking friends

Friday 11th Sep
Reporting back that I had some great walking partners this week making it easier to clock up some kilometres. A fine tuning treatment of my body help to get into a smoother stride. Checked out the crossing to the gorge (mentioned on my post 23rd August) this morning and can report back that it is possible to enter from there at the moment. 
Who would like to come along exploring?

No donations this week - but there is still time.

Clouds leave room for interpretations

Monday 7th Sep
Thank you to two more kind donors.
I have been steadily preparing for my challenge in October, mainly doing smaller walks, but also a little be on strength work to prepare my body. Parkwalked with my new RFDS challenge partner on Saturday, threw in a little walk before volunteering at Junior parkrun and finally did a longer walk today with my other team member.
My training feels a bit like the picture with the clouds and some windows to see the ground.
You are free to interpret the comparison with the clouds yourself. :-)

Three walks today - two more donations

Thursday 3rd Sep
I have chosen this red pigface flower from our garden as a thank you for the two generous donations I received from dear fellow parkruners.
In my opinion this plant is suited for my RFDS Ocean to Outback fundraising cause as it is a tough, low-growing succulent ground cover that is hardy surviving droughts, heat, coastal wind and salty sprays from the ocean.
What do you think?

Starting a new practice month and (team) donation

Tuesday 1st Sep
Firstly thanks for some more generous donations.
A new practice months started today. 
How often have you thought, you needed to be highly motivated to see results? 
But the truth is, motivation comes and goes. I feel like on a roller coaster with my motivation as well. Perseverance helps me moving forward even on those days when I feel less motivated. 
Thanks to all the encouragements, I get from so many people, I keep walking day after day as every kilometre counts.
Receiving encouragement by reacting with a thump up or kind words raises awareness for the RFDS. 
If you can spare some money to donate for this cause -  maybe instead of buying a coffee - it will add up, the more people can do it. Thanks everyone! 

Kind words with a donation

Thursday 27th Aug
There is such a wonderful, caring community out there. Thank you for another awesome donation and encouraging words. 
I will continue to challenge myself and try to prepare smart to get back into the groove for October. 
Out early today - and back for some more in the afternoon.

Donation Boost

Tuesday 25th Aug
Just when I found myself struggling with getting into a proper practice routine, another wonderful person shows me that I matter by donating to my RFDS Ocean to Outback challenge. Thank you so much for this energy boost. I made it out early in the raining morning for a few kilometres.

Some more practice walks

Sunday 23rd Aug
Getting back in to a steady walk practice is harder than expected. After a wonderful parkrun weekend meeting caring people, I found the energy to venture out in nature on a late sunny Sunday morning. 
No river crossing today - have to wait for the water level to go down to do some calming gorge walks.
Hopefully someone will join me by then. 

First donation

Tuesday 18th Aug
How exciting! I already received my first donation for RFDS. Thanks a lot your generosity not only in donating, but also in offering to walk parts of the challenge with me, is greatly appreciated and gives me an extra boost to go further.

First practice walks

Monday 17th Aug
Over the last week I started a few practice walks. Today I did a longer one together with my team member. The fog lifted half way to a glorious day,
I think, I need to get fitter and back into the groove to keep the doctors flying.