Rachel Newell

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2026

I'm walking 71km to celebrate my baby, Ivy.

Our Ivy girl born at 25 weeks and a whopping 577g would not be here today without this life saving equipment and incredible team of doctors and nurses ❤️

My Progress

I've raised

$958

I've Moved

0KM

My Target

71KM

Every day in Australia, 71 babies are born prematurely.

This November, I'm taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge to give these babies the best chance at life.

The funds I raise will help Running for Premature Babies provide life-saving neonatal equipment for hospitals around Australia, giving premature and critically ill babies the chance to grow stronger and go home with their families.

If you're able to support me, I'd be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps fund the equipment and research that gives premature babies a better chance of survival and quality of life.

Thank you for supporting my challenge and helping Australia's tiniest babies. 💜

My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$119.56

Natasha & Darren Lamont

You go girl ! Beautiful Ivy (Squish) strong like her mum❤️)

$119.56

Megsy

Love this Rach!! So proud of you taking on this challenge to support beautiful babies like Ivy! You’re going to smash your goal 🙌

$106.75

Rhi

All the best on your challenge Rach - your strength and determination will see you through!! All for darling little Ivy xx

$106.75

Jo, Luke & Lincoln

❤️❤️

$100

Rachel Newell

$67.80

Lauren Bond

You guys are the best. Good luck. Xx

$67.80

Alison Valys

$67.80

Teresa

You have all done such a Stella job proud to know you

$55.95

Ngaire

For your beautiful Ivy. Enjoy the walking & take that time to decompress & refresh you. Ivy is loved mightily by so many and everyone is thinking of you, Lewie, Saylor & every one in your & your extended families. 💜

$55.95

Alison Platt

For our darling Ivy

$37.72

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$28.81

Carole Lewis

Sending lots of love,if my knees didn't ache,I'd walk with you Rach. XX

$23.81

Jac Casey

Every day, 71 babies are born prematurely in Australia