I'm walking All Night Long! But I need your help
On 13 June 2025, our world stopped. Our daughter Lucy suffered a stroke — a bleed on her brain caused by a ruptured AVM, a tangle of blood vessels none of us knew was there. Within hours, she was fighting for her life.
Lucy spent 17 days on life support, and 80 days in all at the Queensland Children's Hospital. We lived those days one breath at a time — and through every single one, we were carried by people we will never be able to thank enough. The PICU team. The doctors. The nurses who learned our girl's name and never gave up on her. The rehab team who helped her fight her way back. They didn't just treat Lucy; they held our whole family together.
This October, I am walking All Night Long: 42km across Brisbane, dusk to dawn, no sleep. It's one long, hard night. But it's nothing next to what families at the Queensland Children's Hospital face every single day, and every night.
I am walking to give back to the two charities that stand beside those families. The Children's Hospital Foundation funds the research, equipment and care that helped save Lucy. Ronald McDonald House SEQ keeps families together — a bed, a meal, somewhere to fall apart and put themselves back together — just steps from their child's hospital bed.
Here's what your support does:
• $80 — two hours of tutoring for a child missing school
• $160 — a family's night at Ronald McDonald House
• $220 — a music therapy session for a child in hospital
My goal is $10,000, and every dollar goes straight to these kids and their families. If Lucy's story means something to you, please walk this with me — donate, or share this page with someone who might.
From the bottom of my heart, thank you.
My Impact
So far this year I have helped provide...
1393
bags of Bravery Beads to recognise the courage of a sick child.
428
families supported with urgent clothing, food, and toiletries.
174
nights of comfort for a family at Ronald McDonald House.
Our Team Members
Team Member
Regina Petersen
$1,430.25
Team Member
Richard Petersen
$1,523.12
Team Member
Anthony McRae (C)
$27,867.77
Team Member
Chris Jones
$13,554.60
Team Member
Caitlyn Petersen
$622.70
Team Member
amy drysdale
$531.36
Thank you to my Sponsors
Life-changing
Donation
$2.54k
G&p Builders Ptd Ltd
Life-changing
Donation
$1,000
Willis Family
Life-changing
Donation
$640
Southern Cross Roofing An Construction Solutions Pty Ltd
Well done guys keep it up Yes we spent a year in hospital with my baby girl many years ago so we feel for ya
Life-changing
Donation
$540
Anonymous
Life-changing
Donation
$500
Andrew & Tracey Kroczka
❤️
Life-changing
Donation
$322.50
Onyx Shower Screens
Life-changing
Donation
$322.50
Luke Greive
Incredible cause. Thank you so much
Life-changing
Donation
$318.90
Anonymous
Life-changing
Donation
$300
Amanda Roberts
$284.80
Anonymous
Great charities to support and thank you for raising awareness of their work!
$250
John Mcrae
$250
Donation Doubled!
Your donation was doubled thanks to All Night Long's supporting partners.
$237.62
Anonymous
Thank you for sharing Lucy’s and your family’s story
$237.62
Wendii Mciver
$235.97
Heath Wilton
$220
Anthony Mcrae
$216.50
Straightline Steelfixing
In our darkest hours, it's amazing that you can find the support and love from people and places you would never expect. I've always loved RMHC and the refuge they can give for families in need. Much love to you and your family.
$200
Ross Dixon
$200
Mischa
Lucy's story is full of hope for others and I agree that the help from the hospital and Ronald McDonald house is life changing for the whole family.
$200
Cole Projects
$174
Belinda Venables
$174
L Williams
$174
Rach Moore
$174
Anonymous
Just one more step.
$174
Brooke Andrews
$174
Anonymous
$174
Shanice Seeto
Thinking of you all!! 🤍
$174
Ashleigh Hamilton
❤️
$174
Ryan Harvey
$174
Bulhan Bulhan
$174
Anonymous
Your story was so moving- all the best
$174
Katie Ebert
$174
Daniel Shipman
$173.28
Anonymous
$173.28
Glennie B
$170.16
Thomas Family
We can’t walk with you, we would like to donate and continue to support you.
$160
Pembertons
$160
Matt Collins And Family.
Walk long with short legs my friend!
$160
Liz Hansen
Beautiful family, brilliant cause. Lots of love to you all xx
$160
Anonymous
$160
Roshi Akhil
So heart warming to hear how Lucy is going today. Congratulations and may you have many happy years ahead
$160
Gcpatrols Buddy
Keep thinking positive
$159.83
Ash
$106.75
Anonymous
$106.75
Jonathan Kemp
Go Anthony go! I can’t do the walk this year but I know you’ll crush it!
$106.75
Kirsty And Justin Curtis
We love you guys! 💛
$106.75
Diane Mcginnis
Good luck with your walk. We have followed Lucy's story through Nina. So happy she is recovering.
$106.75
Damien Hoffman
$106.75
Kyle Prass
Praying for continued healing, strength and support for Lucy and her family. 🙏 A huge thank you to the Children’s Hospital Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities for the incredible support they provide to families during such challenging times. Wishing you all the very best, Lucy!
$106.75
Samantha Wilmore
So glad to hear Lucy is doing well. I think of your family often! Best of luck with your walk!
$106.75
Pekerti, With Prayers.
Ant & Leanne, we were not aware of Lucy's stroke. Prayers for a full recovery for Lucy and well being for all family members. Pekertis
$106.75
Chris Bowen
Walking through the night will be nothing compared to what your family has overcome. So glad Lucy is recovering. You are all such an inspiration. Proud to support you and your family!
$106.75
Marjorie And Murray Jones
Thank you for doing this walk for our family and all the other families like ours. Such a great cause. Have a great walk on the night.
$106.75
Donation Doubled!
Your donation was doubled thanks to All Night Long's supporting partners.
$106.75
Dianne Dingle
Thank you for everything you are doing. Wishing Lucy and her amazing team the very best. Lucy is such an inspiration. X
$106.75
Anonymous
$106.75
Anonymous
Well done mate, really got me reading that and thinking how traumatic it would have have been.
$106.75
The O'neill Family
$106.75
John, Kristy, Jack & Evie Richardson
$106.75
Melanie M
$106.75
Lynette Rogers
$106.75
Helen Bates-wilson
$106.75
Jane Pratt
Lucy is an inspiration to us all ❤️
$106.75
Anonymous
$106.75
Wendy I
Go Anthony! Happy to support such an amazing cause
$106.67
Anonymous
Great effort Anthony!
$106.12
Wordon Family
$106.12
Anna More
$106.12
Lindie And Andrew Crawford
All the best!
$106.12
Justin Mcge
$104.35
Anonymous
$104.35
Team Dalco
Thank you so much for spreading awareness of Ronald McDonald House, which absolutely and wholly supported our family of five for months whilst our son was undergoing treatment. Thank you, Anthony - you are a legend! Much love and strength, Team Dalco
$100
Brayden & Chloe
$100
Megan Kolka
Thank you for everything you’re doing. This is a cause that is very close to our family, and we really appreciate all the time, effort and heart you’re putting into making a difference
$100
Alissa Ward
Well done Anthony, a great cause and so grateful that you are still able to hug Lucy each and every night because of the wonderful people you met along the way.
$100
Cheryl Dobson
$100
Amanda Clayton
Thank you Anthony for helping others. Amazing job. Amanda and Team
$100
Riaan Retief
Keep doing the great work LT.
$87.31
Kelly
Wishing your family the very best
$87.31
Allan Yates
Mate, thank you for keeping us posted. Lucy is an amazing kid and we are always there for you all.
$87.31
Karen
You've got this Champ
$87.31
Sue Wicks
$87.31
Patricia & Geoffrey Jones
Wishing Lucy fabulous health in the future
$87.31
Bea Holmes
God bless you.
$87.31
Fionna
Great cause. All the best Anthony.
$87.31
Amanda Butler
$87.31
Elise
$87.31
Wallace Family
$87.31
Rachel Burg
$87.31
Irene And Fam
You are doing amazing lucy keep it up. you are miracle so happy for you. God bless you and your Family. Nisa, Irene and family
$87.31
Anonymous
$87.31
Anonymous
$87.31
Amy Cooper
$87.31
Rgf Finance
What a story. We hope Lucy is doing ok. And well done for not stopping.
$87.31
Brow & Beaute Boudoir
Blessings to your family
$87.31
Eileen Hewitt
$87.31
Theo Fraser
$86.07
Miss Sue
Such an awesome thing to do, proud to donate to such a great cause xxx
$86.07
Angela Reed
Good luck Anthony!
$86.07
Yasmin Davies (hands Of God)
$86.07
Kerrie Jacob
Happy to help such a wonderful cause
$86.07
Jeff Jehu
$85.39
Sam
$85.39
Ashlea Giles
Thank you Anthony! Legend ❤️🙏
$80
Nadeem Khan
$80
Dan Walker
Good on you Ants. That’s a long trip!
$80
Lisa Steel
Thanks for sharing Lucy's story.
$80
Hayley G
Such an incredible thing you’re doing Ant. It’s been awesome watching Lucy’s recovery over the last year to see how amazing she’s doing!
$80
Anonymous
I was going to do this walk however will be away at that time ...maybe next year . Happy to support this fantastic cause
$80
Tamara Mcrae
So effing proud of you!! ❤️
$80
Donation Doubled!
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$80
Anonymous
$80
Dylan Turner
Touching story. Reminded me of my daughter’s ambulance ride on her 1st birthday. Grateful to the paramedics and hospital staff.
$80
Lucy Lanigan
You are an inspiration and show tremendous vulnerability in sharing Lucy’s story. Wishing Lucy the best health moving forward. All the best.
$80
Anonymous
Saw your post on holmview community group in Facebook. You and your family are very brave and strong to have gone through something like that. As a researcher myself, I understand how much funding is needed especially in this era where funding is scarce for research. Hopefully this money get to help a child and their family and bring them back to full health and happiness.
$80
Stef Hardacre
$80
Alison S
$59.20
Nicole Lynch
The hardest thing to do for anyone, let alone your child. Well done you gave her every possible chance to live.
$55.95
Justine Haddrill
$55.95
Jodi Perry
$55.95
Debbie Milne
Good luck Anthony… you’ll do it easy 😊
$55.95
Narelle Tewes
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Amanda Klaer
$55.95
Kylie Garzotto
$55.95
Kim Kirkwood
$55.95
Angie P
Sending support to Lucy and the whole family. A true inspiration.
$55.95
Tim & Liz Foat
Nice gesture! Good walk. We're very happy to know Lucy is doing well. Best wishes, Tim & Liz
$55.95
Karalyn Beutel
$55.95
Anonymous
Well done Anthony Good luck on the night ❤️❤️❤️
$55.95
Mark Hoppe
Incredible cause. Great work Ant!
$55.95
Rina
Stay Happy, Healthy and Positive
$55.95
Belinda Tolete
Love your work Anthony!
$55.95
Meg Ellis
Such a horrific time you all had to endure, thank you for trying to make it a little easier for others who might be going through something similar. Your girl is amazing!
$55.95
Lisa Farrigia
$55.95
Ange P
$55.95
Collins
The Childrens Hospital is fantastic and so necessary
$55.95
Kirsty Dwyer
$55.95
Kirsten Norgate
$55.95
Anonymous
Amazing work Ants and team!
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Tash Papa
$55.95
Hannah Baker
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Julie
You are an inspiration doing a wonderful job. I hope your daughter is doing much better. Now it’s hard when you watch Family goes through situations like this as this is why I wanted to donate something to help towards this as you are doing a great job
$55.95
Sean Reeves
$55.95
Anonymous
Your story touched so many souls.
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Nicole M
$55.95
Schmidt Family
$55.95
Tara Bain
One step at a time
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Melissa Stankard
$55.95
Tamara Roberts
$55.95
Hayley Doherty
$55.95
Jenna Bell
$55.95
Tania Meyers
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Ann Haines-shipman
$55.95
Kate Dimitrevic
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Jo-anne Probert
Best of luck with your fundraiser
$55.95
Corinne Ryan
I wish you and your family all the very best. Be safe on the walk… your family needs you.
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Anonymous
All the very best amazing job you are doing 😌
$55.95
The Taylor Family
$55.95
Letty
Sorry I can’t afford more (on unemployment)
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Anonymous
Ronald McDonald House looked after my mother and sister when my niece was born with a congenital heart issue. They were from Darwin, Careflighted to Melbourne and lived there for 14 weeks. They would never have been able to afford the time they got with my niece in NICU. Our family is forever grateful to them, and I will never pass the opportunity to round up in my maccas order, or donate to such a cause.
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Arnie Marraiya
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Anonymous
$55.95
Rhona Collinson
We are all in this together
$55.95
Heather W
$55.95
Bogi And Family
You are amazing! Just like your beautiful daughter! ♥️♥️
$55.95
David Mayer
So sorry you had to go through this and so glad it had a good outcome.
$54.84
Kirsten Norgate
$54.84
Cass
Love to you all
$54.84
Renae
Lucy is wonderful! Very happy to support you all 🤗
$54.84
Jen
$54.75
Kylie Heritage
$54.75
Karen Markey
$54.75
Maggie L
Praise the Lord. Amen Thank you for sharing Lucy’s story. All the best with the walk!
$54.75
Laura Blanco
Beautiful cause ❤️
$50
Precision Performance And Mechanical
$50
Kate Annear
$50
Esmeli Quevedo
$50
Jacques Vermeulen
$50
Kerrie-ann Glancy
With admiration for Lucy’s courage and gratitude for those who support families through the hardest days
$50
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Tony Spencer
Good luck with your walk and we hope everyone is doing better.
$50
Aleysha
$50
Refer A Friend Reward
Invite up to three friends and score a $50 fundraising credit for each friend who signs up and raises $50!
$50
Eliza Purcell
$50
Helen Tani
Inspirational effort, Ants! Wishing you all the best in achieving this goal.
$50
Nicole
$50
Tanya K
$50
Michelle M
$50
Sura
Your message broke a tear on my eyes. I feel your deep pain.
$45.30
Mark Comiskey
Sending u strength when u need it most
$45.30
Clyne Roche
Hey there! I'm so pleased this somehow appeared in my feed. What a great thing you're doing to raise funds for an awesome cause.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
$42
Venus
Keep going, good job ☺️
$40
Anonymous
$40
Anonymous
Seeing Lucy thrive now, and playing music (something so close to my heart and my involvement with the Queensland Medical Orchestra) is so special to be able to witness in seeing you share your family’s story. I’m not able to work for now with health and recovery being part of my own journey - so walking through the night definitely to me is a huge deal. Thank you for your commitment to fundraising for scientific advancement and specialised care in this way 🫶
$39
Anonymous
$34.40
Ange
❤️
$34.40
Leanne Woolard
Great you are walking again this year for very worthy charities in honour of Lucy ♥️
$34.40
Taylor Family
$34.40
Casey B
Thank you from another grateful family who have benefited from both charities while staying at QCH.
$34.40
Sheryl Prins
Amazing
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Jen
Well done dad! The love for our children exceeds any other emotion. My bother spent 6 weeks in the icu at the PA, then a year in rehabilitation learning how to walk and talk again after a head injury. Back then they didn’t have a room for family to stay, my mum and dad drove in everyday. What a great idea. I hope you and your little family all the best in the future x
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Anonymous
$34.40
Peta-maree Strathie
$34.40
Anonymous
$34.40
Carrie
Love four work Anthony 🥺
$34.40
Emily Hamilton
$33.87
Monique Barton
All the very best on this night
$30
Jess
Wishing you all the best. Lucy and your family are an inspiration. Love that you are continuing to fundraise for others. Hope you are all well.
$30
Anonymous
What a moving story, and such important support from the CHF. All the best to you and your family!
$30
Anonymous
$30
Catarina Murphy
$29.92
Sarah Pearce
Such a remarkable story of strength from you all.
$28.81
Carmella Bell
Have followed Lucy’s story through Ninas’ fb, Continuing to pray for Lucy and the beautiful village that surrounds her.
$28.81
Shai
$28.81
Belinda Williamson
$28.81
Anonymous
$28.81
Emily Broome
I’m so glad your daughter recovered and the story really touched me I’m glad there are places like this in the world that support parents in need when their babies are also in need.
$28.43
Anonymous
$25
Kel
Thanks for giving back and glad all is well now.
$25
Eileen Hayes
$25
Julieta Munoz
Hope your girl is doing better.
$25
Anonymous
$25
The Fisher Family
We have never met but your story touched us. We cannot even imagine what you and your wife went through that night and the weeks/months that followed. This is to not take away from what your daughter must have felt and gone through at all... but as parents its a nightmare we pray we never experience. We couldn't imagine trying to stay positive, holding hope and clinging to every possible thing possible while physically watching a machine breathe for your child. Our hearts go out to all of you and we are glad that Lucy is home and doing better. Thankyou for doing what you are doing, as it is a condition that we had never even heard of, and after seeing your fb post we have now gone digging and researching. We are sorry that we cannot give more right now, we just are not in a position to do so. ❤️ The Fisher family. Dan, Lucy, Addie and Lily.
$23.81
Lisa Cooper
$23.81
Nancy Cartledge
Can't give alot , but every bit counts. Good luck on your walk and healing hugs for your daughter
$23.81
Anna Kean
Sending love & support
$23.81
Sandra Kelly
$23.81
Zee + Mitch
Good luck on your walk! I’ve been following Lucy’s journey all the way from Scotland. Keeping you all in my thoughts. All the best, Zee
$23.81
Anonymous
$23.81
Lisa
What an amazing idea. Look after your feet.
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Tori Mogg
Sending you strength 🫶🏼
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Anonymous
What a great and noble cause.
$23.81
Yvonne Ye
Hi Anthony, it must be a tough time for your family. I Wish your daughter a smooth and speedy recovery, and hoping she continues to get stronger every day.
$23.81
Tanya Pearson
$23.81
Anonymous
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Tracey Pankhurst
Well done Anthony. Go you go thing. 👍👍
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Anonymous
$23.81
Akisi Tilagucaguca
All the best to the team!
$23.81
Anonymous
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Tania-lee
$23.81
Liz B
$23.81
Cara
$23.81
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Shannon Kaye
❤️
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Chloe Furphy
$23.81
The Deasy Family
$23.81
Debbie Curtis
Thank you for sharing your story, my heart goes out to you and your family! Thank you for acknowledging the work of the paramedics!
$23.81
Debi Harvey
Great cause, good luck
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Kym Bayliss
Our granddaughter spent time in ICU at the Childrens Hospital - such a wonderful place when you need it the most.
$23.81
Anonymous
$23.81
Nadne Smith
$23.81
Suzie Shaw
I was a student nurse in the PICU the night Lucy came in. I have often thought about her. I am so glad to read the outcome of her story and her road to recovery. What an amazing girl she is!
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Nat
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Tracey C
$23.81
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Tammy King
Bless you and your big heart.
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Anonymous
You are a good man, Anthony McRae
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Kim
Sending you prays amd hope for your beautiful daughter
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Anonymous
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Amarlee Kox
$23.81
Anonymous
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Jess
❤️
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Georgia Coad
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Hannah Anderson
$23.81
Tina Kent
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Anonymous
From one Ronald McDonald house guest to another - thank you.
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Anonymous
Your story is inspirational. Every best wish yo you.
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Renee
$23.50
Larissa Halls
$23.50
Jackie Mccomb
Lucy, you are a powerful reminder to all of us, of what determination can achieve.
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Nicole Mabb
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Anonymous
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Isabella Fentiman
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Anonymous
$20
Amanda Maskell
$20
Anonymous
$20
Anonymous
$20
Balloo Family
Only a small donation but a worthy cause. Go get ‘em Ants! For Lucy 🩷
$20
Amy
$20
Tash Papa
$20
Anonymous
Your story reminded me of how privileged we are to raise our children in a country where we have the support to get the best help. I can't imagine what you went through and thankful your story is a miracle. God bless.
$20
Jack Bonnor
$20
Anonymous
$20
Hayley, Pieter, Charlotte & Ashleigh
$20
Anonymous
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Cheryl Spirou
$17.87
Anonymous
$17.87
Danielle Blake
$17.87
Jane Hilliard
$17.87
Anonymous
$17.87
Melanie
$15
Shanni Robinson
Go Get em Ant!!
$15
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Anonymous
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Mackenzie Stallan And Lacey Schnack
$11.92
Shirley Ann Greenhill
$11.92
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Lisa Farrugia
Go Any!
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Kathryn Stiles
$11.92
Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Your family have been through so much, I just can't imagine. It's 5:20am and I'm going to sneak upstairs and check on my 9 year old right now just because I read your story... I hope Lucy is doing so much better, thank you for advocating for children and walking for those crucial charities 🙏🩷
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Lana Hickey
I saw your post on the Holmview community FB page. I’m so sorry for what your family went through. Good luck and I hope your daughter is doing much better
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Anonymous
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Leah Kingston
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Teah Gleeson
I don’t know why your post came across my page but I hope this small amount helps
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Gayle Dawson
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Katie
This is close to my heart as we spent 2.5 weeks in the children’s hospital with my boy recently. Well done for working so hard to raise money for such a good cause
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Ky Hope
Thank you for your inspiration
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Anonymous
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Debbie Ivison
Good luck for the walk and well done for raising so much money
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Pauline Crookes
$11.92
Bridget Huddleston
Always walk towards the sun, and the shadows will fall behind you.
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Chantal
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Jordan Scott
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Sarah
I cannot even begin to imagine what you went through.
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Issy H
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Mitchell Morawiec
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Anonymous
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Hayley Pennington-butler
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Jivann
You are your familys hero mate
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Karen W
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
Sending you and your family so much love ❤️
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Melanie
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Charissa
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Vanessa King
Sending positive energy and love to you guys. The children's hospital was there for us with our daughter many years ago. It is great that there are places like Ronald McDonald House, to support families. Good luck with your walk.💖
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Anonymous
$11.68
Joseph Tomlinson
$10
Carolyn Tyson
$10
Janet D
$10
Danni Denaro
Sorry to hear what your family went through but wishing you all the best for the fundraiser!
$10
Carly Williams
$10
Anonymous
$10
F & C White
$10
Anonymous
$6.20
Tamiya Greensill
Thank you Anthony. Lucy is lucky tonhave you as her Dad. I work for QAS and wish all the best for your 42km journey
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Pickford Family
Good Luck
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Anonymous
$5
Faye B
All the best to you and your family!
$5
Rachel Davidson
You are amazing Anthony
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Naomi Mcinnes
$5
Jessica Graham
$2
Anonymous
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target
All the very best to Anthony, Chris, Richard, Reggie and Amy. - the Pulse and Pace team. We think what you are doing is absolutely amazing, and I am sure you will smash it out of the park with your fundraising efforts! Thanks from the team at G&P Builders