My October progress
29 km
My target
42 km
Follow my journey from the Ocean to the Outback
Why I'm walking
I'm walking this October to raise funds to keep the doctor flying.
Recently I had to be transferred to Adelaide for urgent medical treatment and the RFDS transferred me from Port Pirie.
This was the first time I had personally used the service, but over 20+ years of travelling in the outback I had been involved on a number of occasions arranging transfer for either one of my passengers or other tourists for medical reasons.
The dedication and enthusiasm of the staff, in what are often difficult circumstances, is amazing.
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...
10
Laryngoscopes – used to assist in intubating and ventilating a patient.
6
Life-saving medical chests for a remote, rural or regional community.
6
Defibrillator Pads – used with a machine to monitor a patient’s cardiac health.
TOP DONATION
Thank you to my supporters
100% Total Legends
Merrilyn Hewett
$108.89
Top Fans
Katrina Chick
$72.06
Kerrin March
$72.06
Brian Hayes
$55.95
Bruce Thompson
$55.95
Proud Supporters
Best wishes as you walk for this great cause.