Nicole Punschke

2023 - Base to Base

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55
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My target 50 kms

I am fundraising for

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service! I’m taking part in the Base to Base Challenge this October to raise funds for this worthwhile charity. 

I’ve got one full month to complete my mission on foot, whilst the Rescue Helicopter will be completing approximately 120 missions by air. 

While I won’t come close to the Rescue Helicopter’s maximum speed of 310km/h, I will be doing my part to help save lives across Northern NSW.

The Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides urgent aeromedical assistance to over 1.5 million people, from Pre-Hospital Emergencies such as motor vehicle, farming and industrial accidents to Inter-Hospital Transfers of critically ill or injured.  As a flying intensive care unit, the crew is able to stabilise patients on the scene or in the air before safely and rapidly delivering them to the most appropriate hospital.

All funds raised on my mission this October will help keep the Rescue Helicopters ready to respond to those who need it most so please make a donation and support my Base to Base mission.

Thank you for your support.

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First Donation

$50 Raised

Halfway to Kilometre Target

Fundraising Goal Achieved

Kilometre Target Reached

My Updates

Last Call...

Monday 6th Nov
A Huge THANKS to all that have supported me so far. Whether it has been financially, acknowledgment, moral support, material support such as tyres, and TEAM Support...I couldn't have done it without this motivation and drive.... Now, I know my goal was originally $1000,- ( which is hey..a lot of money...but we are on the way to raising twice that!!!!!Tomorrow (Tuesday) 7th of November at 12:00 pm the sponsoring closes for the Base to Base Challenge for 2023..Perhaps we can make an EVENT of it next year....and clock up some K's together !!!!THANKS AGAIN Yours sincerely Nicole

Post Event HIGH !

Thursday 26th Oct
 Thanks again to all who have helped me get this much together for the WESTPAC RESCUE HELICOPTER...We are at $1781....Amazing!  I received a donation even yesterday!...I can take on donations until the 7th of November. So if anyone would still like to contribute to the course, that would be absolutely awesome.We are running 5th I believe in the individual fundraising !! Also an effort only achieved through YOUR support ! A hugh THANK YOU !

Nicoles bike ride 2

Thursday 19th Oct

Lots of ups and downs !!

Thursday 19th Oct

Nundle to Wallabadah

Thursday 19th Oct
Only the one way..lost connection and power for the recording the return ride.

5th Place

Sunday 15th Oct
Thank you all for helping me reach my goal of $1000,-... Amazing!!...As it seems, we will be able to top that !!!..

I've given the Giant a name !!

Thursday 12th Oct
He....I guess, is now lovingly called "GeeGee".... Here's why...."G" for Giant.....Also " GeeGee" is in small childrens language also known as horse or Pony. Refering to "Horse Power".. (Although I"m the Horse Power) and my Father wrote a story about a orphaned  foal he looked after up at Lockhardt River Settlement many years ago. The local indigenous children gave it he name of "GeeGee".

Support from total strangers!!

Thursday 12th Oct
Just a co-incidental re-meeting at the PEEL Inn Hotel last night,of someone I had exchanged only a few words with yesterday morning ( I was on my way home again from a Bike Ride), lead up to a spontaneous $20,- Donation for the Base to Base Challenge. Thank You Aaron Boncain and his wonderful Family of 3 adorable children and his lovely wife...I couldn't find them on Face Book. They are travelling and giving their Kids the experience of a life time through exploring this great country and home schooling. I wish them safe and memorable journeys.

Awsome view

Tuesday 10th Oct
Just appreciating the surrounding countryside instead of counting Ks.

MADE IT !!!!

Tuesday 3rd Oct
That bl###dy Magpie is Crazy...I saw him coming at me..!!..He swooped over the Oval and wouldn't let up till I was about 50 meters from the Pub...! Needed a VERY cold drink after that !!!!

In the saddle again on a wonderfdul day in New England

Tuesday 3rd Oct

Further support and acknowledgement

Sunday 17th Sep
Have been asking around Town and have been receiving lots of positive support. Thanks again to all who have agreed to sponsor me.....I,ve send the LINK to make it all a little easier....   

Great to get backing

Tuesday 12th Sep
Thanks Ladies

It,s great living in a supporting community!

Tuesday 12th Sep
Thanks Lauren and Ben

Birds eye view

Sunday 10th Sep
Hmm, more like targets or landing pads...LOL

Anti Magpie attack solution

Sunday 10th Sep
Whilst training and riding around , I do get attacted by territorial Magpies.....I needed something to keep them away or deter them from coming closer......Someone gave me the tip to put 'eyes" on my helmet....Hmmmm....either the eyes on the back of my helmet are just a tad too big or the magpies don't give a jolly !!!

The bike specialists

Wednesday 6th Sep

Testing the Tyres.

Wednesday 6th Sep
Got great support from my Bike specialists at THEBROKENSPOKE in Tamworth.. They gave me the best Tyres to do this ride. Thanks Guys.

New Route

Saturday 2nd Sep
After a Team discussion, we,ve decided I,d ride from Nundle (Starting at the PEEL INN Hotel) along Crawney Road, Turn off to Wallabadah Road, continue to Linsays Gap Road, right on to Linsays Gap and then right on to Nundle Road. Ending at the Peel Inn Hotel.

Total Distance.

Saturday 2nd Sep
Drove the proposed route. A little different to original plan.

START and FINISH at The PEEL INN Hotel

Saturday 2nd Sep

First turn off - Wallabadah Rd

Saturday 2nd Sep

The GIANT

Wednesday 30th Aug
My chosen vehicle

17.October 23/58 Ks by Bike. WESTPAC Base to Base Challenge

Wednesday 30th Aug
Hi all, thought I'd get active and get some sponsoring to Support the WESTPAC  Rescue Helicopter with its' 2023 Base to Base Challenge.
The Idea is to ride my newly acquired sec.hd. GIANT Touring bike from Nundle to Goonoo Goonoo ( just over 58 ks) and get sponsoring for each Kilometer I ride. If you'd like to sponsor me..then I would be most happy to receive your support for the cause. I shall be riding on Tuesday the 17. October..Leaving Nundle at the 8:30 am. Riding along Crawney Road, Lindsays Gap Road, Garoo Road and New England Hwy to Goonoo Goonoo Station entrance...

Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Konrad Rustemeyer

Go for it Nicole

$211

Dot & Mike Harrison

$121.33

Scott Rutledge

$119.60

Michael Chamberlain

Belated congratulations, Nicole, on your achievement! The Westpac Rescue Helicopter is a great service (I know from personal experience!)

$111.30

Peel Inn Hotel

Good luck Nicole, go hard. All the best from team Peel Inn Hotel Nundle

$106

Fossickers Tourist Park

$105.50

Nundle Woollen Mill

$100

Rod And Tom From The Sydney Male Choir

$63.30

David James Elbourne

$60

Karl Macdonald

$55.12

Anonymous

$55

Bob Dahl

Thanks Bob for thinking ofme ( the course) even with a battered body..I really do appreciate it !

$53

Margret Scofield

$52.75

Stelmaschuk

$52.75

Jenny Raheb

$52.75

Duncan Trousdale

$52.75

Nundle Cwa

Good luck Nicole

$52.75

Bliss Nundle

What a great cause Nicole! Ride safe!

$51

Claire Lennon

Thanks Claire for the "Post Event" support. I,ll be "rattling the tin" until the 7.11.23

$50

John Bennett

Good luck, Nicole.

$50

Jason Elbourne

$31.65

Paula Sainsbury

Happy riding through our beautiful valley to town Nicole! May the breeze be at your back. 😅🚴‍♀️🌿

$26.38

Nicole Punschke

$26

Andrea Manson

$25.32

Rhonda And Murray Stevens

Fantastic Nicole

$25

Kelly Hogue

Good luck girlfriend! Proud of you!

$24

Darienne

You’re a wonderful person for doing this. Good luck my friend xxx

$21.10

Karlee Burgess

Thanks Karlee for the acknowledgement and your donation for a fantastic cause. It,s great getting support and approval even after the EVENT !

$21.10

Oakenville Farm

At Oakenville Farm we greatly value community and genuinely appreciate the work that Westpac Rescue Helicopter provides in looking after small communities like ours.

$20.80

Anonymous

Great to support something that you know somebody else makes a huge effort for. Lovely meeting you Nicole and much success in reaching your fundraising goal. Perhaps you may even top it !!