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
$1,000
C & H Walter
$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
$500
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
$250
Kristy B
$200
Michael
You are an absolute inspiration mate!
$100
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
$50
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
Fundraising
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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
Fabulous effort