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Jodie O'Callaghan

Larapinta Trek

I'm trekking to save the lives of premature babies. Will you help?

Did you know that 26,000 babies are born prematurely in Australia each year, and many hospitals are in need of upgraded neonatal equipment to save their lives?

I'm heading to outback Australia to raise funds to support the wonderful work of Running for Premature Babies in giving these premature babies a better chance of survival, and I'd really love your support.

This charity was founded in memory of baby triplets, Henry, Jasper & Evan Smith, who were unable to overcome their prematurity when they were born in 2006. Since then over $9 million has been raised, providing 150 pieces of life-saving equipment that has directly benefitted over 10,000 babies.

Your donation will help keep me motivated on the trail, knowing that my trek is about so much more than the distance.

Any donation, no matter how big or small, will be greatly appreciated and will make a tangible difference to the lives of so many tiny babies.

Thank you so much for your support!

Please help me
reach my goal

Raised

$3,969

My goal

$3,500

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$42
$42 - Could provide a jaundiced baby with access to a phototherapy light for 3.5 weeks. Jaundice is very common in premature babies and if left untreated can cause brain damage
$60
$60 - Could provide a technologically advanced humidicrib for a sick or premature baby for 5 days. These humidicribs have been described as ‘the next best thing to the womb’
$187
$187 - Could provide a life-saving resuscitation cot for 23 babies born in distress and needing assistance to breathe.
$526
$526 - Could provide a state-of-the-art neonatal ventilator for 8 weeks with for a baby with underdeveloped lungs, weighing as little as 500g

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Thank you to my donors

$1.75k

Anonymous

$526

Declan O'callaghan

$211

Paula Stephenson

$187

Eileen O'callaghan

Best wishes and what a great cause

$106.12

Brady Family

Best of luck from the Bradys

$106.12

Melinda Graham

Woo hoo! Go Jodes x

$65.39

Catherine Pesman

Amazing work! Best wishes X

$65.39

Danielle Campbell

What a great cause. I'm sure you will find joy both in the journey and its impact!

$65.39

Jason Thorne

Good luck Jodie!

$65.39

Liz Laffan

$64.67

Mark Taranto

Amazing work J. Go smash it for the greatest cause.

$64.67

Anonymous

$64.67

Manuela Voss-kreutzer

Amazing work!

$60

Mel Andersen

Good luck Jodie!

$60

Ash

Enjoy the trek and stay dry!

$54.84

Muzhgan Soultani

Well done Jodie and team. Good luck with the trek :)

$54.84

Anna Walker

Go get em Jodie in those special boots

$54.12

Janine Smith

Hope it goes well and you have fun.

$50

Xenia Cobet

Such a great cause !

$48.70

Laura Goudswaard

$46.77

Bec Gibson

Great cause Jodie - gotta do more for those tiny tots. Good luck for the walk. I'm sure it will be amazing.

$46.77

Emily K

Go Jodie! Good on you for taking on this challenge and fundraising for such a great cause!

$46.77

Dave B

What a worthy cause - so glad you hit target :)

$45.65

Kylie

Well done Jodie!! Wish I could be there with you xx

$22.58

Jeremy Stephenson

$20

Despina Totaro

Well done super mum - such an incredible initiative! Wishing you all the best with it.

$20

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