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488
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My target 1000 kms
Eternally grateful
In July I was swept out to sea while bodysurfing big bombs at Tallow Beach, Byron Bay.
Having grown up surfing in Byron, I am in the water daily — an extremely confident swimmer/surfer — I never in a billion years imagined I would find myself in need of the rescue chopper — it’s sobering that I wouldn’t be here today without it…
For the month of October I’m jumping out of bed daily* at 4:30am to chip away at the target with 30–40 kms on my analogue mountain bike before work in order to meet or exceed my target of 1,000kms for October, raising funds for the Westpac Rescue Helicopter Service.
My mother and also my brother-in-law have needed to be transported by the chopper in the last years — an amazing service that I hope you’ll never need.
Please consider helping me reach/exceed my goal in fundraising for this essential and life-saving service.
Eternally grateful!!
Rick
* being school holidays I may change up my routine, however I am determined to meet/exceed my 1,000km target.
I’ll make make my rides publicly available to view on my Strava account if you wish to follow along:
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First Donation
$50 Raised
Halfway to Kilometre Target
Fundraising Goal Achieved
Kilometre Target Reached
Thank you to my Sponsors
$312
Kerrie Shearman
$215
Dominique Falla
Incredible story, Rick. I think this is a lovely way to give back to this life-saving organisation.
$151
Matt Wall
Well done mate. Going to be tough but you’ll do it!
$121.33
Duncan Sproul
Awesome work mate
$119.60
Mark Tidswell
$119.60
Baunach Family
$105.50
Baden Phillips
$105.50
Pierce Dolahenty Travel Partners
Good stuff Rick .Least you can do !
$105.50
Garry Shearman
$105.50
Fay Williams And Kath Shearman
Well done Rick
$105.50
John Hillard
$105.50
Olivia Shearman
$102
Rick Shearman
$101
Duncan
Inspirational mate!
$100
Uncle Bazz
$84.40
Susan Harvey
$84.40
Damien.odonoghue@gmail.com
👌
$84.40
Nancy
I’m forever grateful that you are still with us, Rick - Love you so much 🧡
$84.40
David
Did you say 4am, best of luck. Good to give back.
$83.20
Kate Neale
I still can’t believe your story Rick. And I’m so incredibly grateful you are safe and sound. We live under the helicopters’ flight path so regularly hear them doing their incredible work (often at 2am!). Good luck with your goal (and navigating school holiday traffic!)
$83.20
Tracey Sandeman
Nice one Rick Good luck with your riding
$81
Craig Page
$65.52
Mandy Aitken And Family
Glad you are alive and very thankful indeed for Westpac helicopter service helping people in need all the time!
$63
Brent Chatterton
$52.75
Anthony Dorsogna
Beware the pot holes.
$52.75
David Alan James Harwood
A great and worthy cause.
$52.75
Tash C
I have no doubt you’ll achieve this Rick. Good luck and thanks for raising funds for a much needed service. Tx
$51
Ingrid Hedgcock
$50
Scott Kilpatrick
$42.20
Jan Safranek
Good on you Rick
$25.32
Prem Dana Takada
$25.32
Cait F
Good for you, raising money for an excellent cause. Thank you Westpac Helicopter Service.
$25.32
Anonymous
$21.10
Shan Baunach
Good job Rick.
$21.10
Nardine Smith
$21
Michael Spiteri
Good on ya Ricky boy!
$20
Sarah
Yeah Rick!!!!! Your community is behind you all the way.
Congratulations on your effort so far Rick, well done xxx