My October progress
51 km
My target
42 km
Follow my journey from the Ocean to the Outback
Why I'm running
It’s been eight years since I got that phone call…
The one that told me my daughter had been in a horrific motor vehicle accident on a remote road in Kununurra.
Her injuries were so severe that they weren’t sure she’d even survive the flight with the Royal Flying Doctor Service.
The next few hours were a blur—packing suitcases, driving through the night, waiting by the phone for updates. I’ll never forget the call at 2am from the surgeon in Darwin, shocked that
she was still alive despite the extent of her injuries.
Eight years on, it’s still hard to reflect on how close we came to losing her. But thanks to the RFDS, Kununurra St Johns Ambulance, Kununurra Hospital, and a series of fortunate circumstances in a horrific situation—she is not only alive today, she’s absolutely kicking arse at life.
This is why I’m so passionate about supporting the RFDS and the work they do. And it’s why I’d love you to join me in supporting this year’s Oceans to Outback Challenge this October and help raise vital funds for the RFDS to keep doing the life-saving work that helped save my daughter.
I'm fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
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!
So far this year
I’ve helped provide...
25
Laryngoscopes – used to assist in intubating and ventilating a patient.
16
Life-saving medical chests for a remote, rural or regional community.
14
Defibrillator Pads – used with a machine to monitor a patient’s cardiac health.
TOP DONATION
Here's how much Joanne has raised
to keep the Flying Doctor flying!
Joanne has raised a grand total of $3,091 over 5 years!
Thank you to my supporters
100% Total Legends
Top Fans
Proud Supporters
My Team
Thank you to my Sponsors
$108.89
Joanne Parker
$108.89
Peter
$108.89
Dollar Match
$108.89
Joanne Parker
$108.89
Kelsian Matched Giving
$72.06
Alex Terblanche
Legends!!
$72.06
Joanne Parker
$62.43
Joanne Parker
$55.95
Byz
$55.95
Kelsian Matched Giving
$55.95
Tracey Brown
Great cause Jo, well done to yourself and your team!
$55.95
Robert And Rosemary Parker
$32
Sue James
Our Team
Joanne Parker (C)
$1,006.80
Jacqueline de Jong
$55.95
Alison Welsh
$209.76
Arnya Savage
$539.37
Fiona Pedler
$319.78
Samantha Oster
$500.29
Sue McDonald
$373.96
Libby Ellis
$636.53



