Paige Howells

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My target

247 km

Why I'm riding

Working as a paramedic on a remote minesite has given me a whole new appreciation for how important the RFDS is.

Being hours away from the nearest hospital means that when someone becomes seriously unwell or injured, I can assess, treat and stabilise them, but sometimes they need more than I can provide in a remote clinic. That's when I rely on the RFDS.
I've had patients who have required further treatment and care, and it is extremely reassuring knowing that even in the middle of nowhere, I have the RFDS there to provide support, management and transport to help me get my patient to the care they need.

That is why this October I'm taking part in Oceans to Outback to give something back to a service that I have seen firsthand how important the service they provide is.

If you could spare a few dollars, I would greatly appreciate it! Every 2 minutes someone needs the RFDS and every donation helps keep the service flying, airstrips maintained, equipment stocked and serviced and ensures that people living and working remotely can still access lifesaving healthcare, no matter how far away they are.

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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...

Laryngoscopes image

4

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

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3

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

Defibrillator Pads

2

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

 TOP DONATION 

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$72.06
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Shoutout to Anonymous
– my biggest supporter so far with a $72.06
donation to help the Royal Flying Doctor Service
bring life-saving support to Australians in need.

Thank you to my supporters

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Anonymous

$72.06

Proud Supporters

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Judy Batho

$50

Happy to donate after having to use the RFDS in July

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Joanne Salmons

$32

Well done Paige, for supporting the RFDS, an essential emergency and primary healthcare service in remote WA :)

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Facebook Donation

$20

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Paige Howells

Raised so far

$174