A High-Risk Pregnancy. Sleepless Nights. A Heart That Longs for Home.
A High-Risk Pregnancy.
Sleepless Nights.
A Heart That Longs for Home.
Imagine having to leave your newborn babies each night, knowing they’re fighting for life in the ICU—while you travel back and forth across a city, far from the hospital, far from comfort, far from rest.
That was my reality when my twin baby girls were born prematurely.
The exhaustion, the fear, the longing for something as simple—and as vital—as a place nearby to rest my head and stay close to them.
Thankfully, Ronald McDonald House exists to provide exactly that: a home-away-from-home for families with ill or injured children. They step in during the most heartbreaking moments and offer something truly priceless—closeness, comfort, and care.
This year, our Fragomen team is walking 42 kilometers—an all-night marathon—to raise funds so more families can stay near their loved ones in times of medical crisis.
Your donation will do more than just fund a bed or a building.
It will create smiles through tears, bring relief in the middle of chaos, and offer hope to families walking a road no one wants to travel—especially not alone.
Please, if you're able, donate to support our walk and help ensure no parent has to choose between staying close to their child or having a place to sleep.
Let’s invest in what matters most.
Let’s invest in family.
My Impact
So far this year I have helped provide...
30
bags of Bravery Beads to recognise the courage of a sick child.
9
families supported with urgent clothing, food, and toiletries.
3
nights of comfort for a family at Ronald McDonald House.
Our Team Members
Team Member
Thien-Tam Nguyen (C)
$1,743.55
Team Member
Catherine Fitzpatrick
$604.30
Team Member
Ben Lear
$1,097.57
Team Member
Tamara Clausen
$316.28
Team Member
Melanie Kelly
$651.90
Team Member
Harry Monogenis
$333.20
Team Member
Brittany Payie
$459.35
Thank you to my Sponsors
$100
Luke
$84.40
Sally J
♥️
$80
Catherine Fitzpatrick
$80
Steven Fitzpatrick
Good luck Cat your supporting an excellent cause. Well Done!
$52.75
Selleck
$52.75
Jannet
Go Catherine and the Fragomen Brisbane team! What a great cause x
$21.10
Annemarie Fitzpatrick
Go cat ambo
$21.10
David Lutze
No slouching, Uncle David
$21.10
Audrey Southam
$21.10
Glenny Family
The twins are the biggest blessing, we love them both!
$20
Michelle Fitzpatrick
$20
Miyo
Go Cat go!! All the families thank you for being a rockstar mumma and always thinking of others xxx
$20
Karen Price
Go smash it out. You are an amazing lady 😘
$10
Joanne Kirstenfeldt
For the new parents
My Achievements
Fundraising page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
Increased Target


Life is so fragile and precious. This kind of support is so worthwhile when life is at its most difficult.