I'm trekking the 10 Peaks Challenge for Youngcare
In 2001 I suffered a catastrophic spinal injury. At the time, medical professionals told me that I would not regain the ability to walk again, and be confined to a wheelchair for life. With the support of family and friends, and many months in the Spinal Injuries Unit as well as private rehabilitation, I learned to walk again.
If I had not recovered from my injury, I would have needed the assistance of Youngcare to find appropriate housing to cater for the high needs associated with life as a quadriplegic confined to a wheelchair. For this reason, I have always supported Youngcare and the invaluable assistance they provide for so many in need.
To celebrate 25 years since my injury occurred, I will be embarking on the trek of a lifetime to raise much needed funds for Youngcare. For four incredible days, I'll be taken out of my comfort zone, to raise much need funds and awareness for young people with physical disabilities.
Did you know that thousands of young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities are being left behind in places like aged care or institutional homes? It's simply because there has been nowhere else for them to go.
Youngcare is fighting for freedom, dignity and choice for young people with complex and permanent physical disabilities to choose where they live, who they live with, and how they live their lives.
Please donate to my page and show your support. Donations directly support young people with physical disabilities!
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1k
Hunter Thomas
$1,000
C & H Walter
Fabulous effort
$1,000
Kelly Macgroarty
Great cause mate! Go fo it.
$1,000
Ashkan Tai Lawyers
Well done bro. You’re a source of inspiration for us all. Xx
$1,000
Cridland & Hua Lawyers
Wonderful mission for a wonderful cause by a wonderful bloke - good one, mate.
$1,000
Mitchell Ogilvie
Wonderful cause Incredible person
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Bell Criminal Lawyers
$500
Bill And Lee
$500
Dominic Ward
Way to go Nicko! Proud of you mate
$500
Wildermuth Legal
$500
Simon George & Sons
$500
Hounsell Cunningham
Greet work mate
$500
Sarah And Rob Poiner
Inspiring stuff Nicko, get after it!
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Andrew Obrien
Get it gurl
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Penny White
Go Nick! You'll smash it!
$500
John Jennings
Well done mate! Wish you the best on the trek
$500
S & J Byrnes
💪
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Lorilie Cunningham
You continue to show amazing strength and determination. So amazing!!
$500
Bec & Pat
Inspirational, mate.
$500
Anonymous
$400
Morgan
Great cause Nick, good luck mate!
$250
Kristy B
$250
Marshall Irwin
Well done Nick. You are truly an inspiration
$250
Ekob
Go for it Hanlo!
$250
Antony & Maria Springer
Nice work cousin.
$250
Graeme
$250
Khoi Tran
$250
Neil
May the force be with you!
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Michael
You are an absolute inspiration mate!
$200
Ben White
Great work mate! Absolute legend.
$200
Patrick Lane-mullins
Enjoy every step!
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George & Claire
$200
Will Charlston
$200
Aidan And Andi
Well done mate.
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Phil And Nicole Hughes
$200
Angus Edwards
Good on ya mate
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Emma Kearney
Very proud of you Hanly
$100
Eleanor Meany
$100
Adz And Shon
Go for it mate!
$100
Rebecca Fogerty
$100
Emily O'hagan
$100
Nadia Vedelago
Very admirable, Nick! Wishing you all the best for the trek.
$100
Michael Wolf
Hi Nick, for support for the fund. Footy family even if i was on the other side!
$100
Simon Sponza
$100
Thb
$100
Steve Martin
Great work NH. Long may you play !
$100
Louise Shephard
You are an inspiration! A privilege to support this important cause.
$100
Nes And Saf
We'll be cheering you on Nick! 👏 You got this!
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Kate Marland
Go get it legend!! Your story inspires so many people mate. Love the work you do to support others. Also your wife is a fox 🦊 💋💋
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Matthew Cranstoun
Well done Nick.
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Daniel Delahunty
$100
Rudi Vedelago
Inspirational stufff mate … All the best with the trek !
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Suzi M
Proud of you Nicholas!
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Shaun Mcgrath
$100
Andrew Granger
Well done mate. Good luck.
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Steve Kuzma
Go Nick!!!!
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Matthew Sorbello
$100
Julie & Geoff
Great effort Nick
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Ed Whitton
$100
Mike Ramsay
Great work Nick, good luck mate!
$75
Sharon & Cam
Good luck Nick! You are awesome!
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Charlotte M
$50
Tom Beaton
Well done nick!
$50
Claudia Poppi
Excellent cause, well done Nick! 👏🏻
$50
Jaimee Jessop
Great cause, proud of you mate! JL
$50
Sandi Stenvold
Good luck buddy! Proud of you 💕
$50
Em, Mike And Jose O’brien
Great work Nick!!
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Katie Ashton
This is an impressive undertaking….Great work Hanly!! Xx
$50
Adam Pennicott
Well done Nick!
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Leon
Good on you legend!! Hope you get to your goal!
$50
Caroline Robertson
Amazing effort!!
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Piper S
Go smash it Nick!!
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Bron
Inspirational!
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Nurite
Proud of ya buddy!!
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Coach Shel
10/10 weapon!! So inspiring
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Qi Wang
Inspiring! Proud of you!
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Siobhan Munnich
$50
Anonymous
$50
Erin Chippendale
What a legend you are!
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Christine Leslie
You’re amazing Nick!
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Jamie Cooper
$50
Elizabeth Charter
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Christopher Tynan
$50
Anonymous
Great cause Nick, good luck.
$50
Andrew M
Well done Nick - hope it goes well!
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Penny White
Go Nick! I know you'll smash it
$25
Brooke.
Not just swagger! Go get ‘em.
$25
Anonymous
$25
Hildy Bobbins
$25
Alexandra Griffiths (formerly Douglas)
So outstanding what you’ve done and what you’re embarking on. I’m genuinely inspired. :) whimsical brother get it!
$25
Dave Lyons
Great undertaking mate. Well done.
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Michael Gallagher
Fundraising
Fundraising 101: You've Got This!
FUNDRAISING TIPS
Jazz up your page and include photo’s and details on what you’re undertaking for Youngcare. This shows your potential donors why you care and how their support will be making a difference in young people’s lives.
Lead the way and add a donation to yourself first to show your commitment as well as encouraging others to support you!
Make a promise to your donors, if you reach a certain fundraising target you’ll… go without coffee, run an extra 10km, or anything else that might motivate your supporters to give more – plus it’s a great way to incentivise your donors and keep them connected with your challenge!
Connect your fundraising page to your social media and update all your friends and family on your progress. Use our resources above to help spread the word!
Update your email signature with our personalized email signatures. Email everyone you know and tell them what you’re planning and how they can support you!
Ask your workplace if they are able to help support by matching every dollar you raise
Either in person, or virtual, a fundraising event is a great fun way of raising funds and awareness. Think a bake sale, car wash, zoom trivia night, work morning tea, or in lieu of a birthday or celebration, ask your friends and family to donate to your page!
If you have any questions at all regarding fundraising for the 10 Peaks Challenge, get in contact with Youngcare!
EMAIL EVENTS@YOUNGCARE.COM.AU
Take me strong Hand child!