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Hello,$6,000
Thanks again to everyone who has donated anything to help us reach our goal. We reached $6,000 in quick succession to our previous $5,000 goal. We are doing so great and reached 2nd on the leaderboards for the whole competition. It isn't even October, so we can't start riding yet, but as soon as the first comes around, we will begin to chase down our 700km goal. Thanks to everyone, and let's go to $7,000. Currently 1st place is at $7,580, and we believe we can chase them down.Past $5,000
We reached $5,000 yesterday. We have made so much more than we ever could of imagined. Thanks to everyone who donated anything. Whether it was big or small, it has helped out a tonne. All of your donations are vital to keep the RFDS flying. Lets keep it going and get to $6,000.Thanks Again!
Today we reached our 3rd goal - to raise $4,000. We are going way better than we could of ever imagined. Thanks to everyone who has donated any sum of money. It helps out a tonne. We are doing so good, and October hasn't even started yet, so we can't start riding. We are going to have to set a new goal. Lets go to $5,000.Thanks!
Thank you to everyone who has managed to get us to our first goal. we reached our first goal of $2,000 within the first 24 hours. The donations kept on coming and we passed $3,000 not long after. It has been so great to see how much people want the RFDS to continue flying. Thank you to everyone who donated, even if it was just a coin they found lying at the bottom of their pocket. Some people went to the extent of donating their pocket money so that the RFDS can keep flying. Without your help, the RFDS may not have continued to fly and provide the services that they did with our Dad. Lets get our next goal of $4,000 as quick as we can.Help people like my dad - support our fundraising for the Royal Flying Doctor Service
Hi everyone,
We wanted to share something deeply personal with you. Recently, our family faced a crisis when our dad, Alex Sleeman, needed urgent medical attention and was flown by the Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) from our home to Perth. The care and support we received were nothing short of miraculous and it made us realise just how crucial their services are—not just for those in remote areas, but for anyone traveling or with loved ones in regional WA.
The RFDS is there for us all, whether we live in a bustling city or a quiet town. For many in rural areas, the nearest hospital could be an eight-hour drive away. The RFDS bridges this gap, providing emergency care and medical support when it's needed most.
To honour the incredible work they do and to ensure they can continue to help families like ours, we are taking part in the Oceans to Outback Fitness Challenge this October. Our goal is to raise $4,000 of much needed funds and awareness for the RFDS, and every bit of support can make a huge difference.
The RFDS helps over 330,000 Australians every year, offering 24/7 emergency care and primary healthcare services. That’s one person every two minutes! By contributing to this cause, you’re helping to keep their life-saving flights in the air and ensuring that urgent medical care is always within reach.
Please consider supporting our challenge. Your donation (small or large) will help keep the Flying Doctor flying and make a real difference in someone’s life - just like it did with our dad.
Thank you for your generosity and support!
Pablo, Chris and Sophie
Thank you to our supporters
100% TOTAL LEGENDS
Justin Teng
To the Sleemans, You guys are an inspiration and we're happy to support an amazing cause.
Denmark Running Club
From all of us @ Denmark Running Club we are proud to pass on 2K from funds raised at our recent Denmark Half Marathon event. We are first and foremost about our community and aim to give back where we can. We are kicking it off here supporting the much loved Team Sleeman! From all the organisers, volunteers and participants GO TEAM SLEEMAN.
Lamb Family
Go team Sleeman!
Albany Imaging
Denmark Senior High School - Students & Staff
Go team Sleeman, from all the students & staff at DSHS.
Troy, Annaleigh & Oscar
Sleemans you are absolutely incredible - we are thinking of you every day and will be behind you every metre that you ride xxx
Liz Archer
Go Team Sleeman! You guys are awesome. As a recipient of the RFDS myself, I appreciate how valuable their service is.
Christine Archer
Total legends, all of you. Such an inspiration.
Thomo
Get well Alex, Great work family. Hang in there and keep peddling!
Matt C.
Crucial service to support the health and care of those who live and work in rural communities across Australia. Good luck to you Alex for whatever challenges lie ahead.
Uncle George Jungle
Go Sleemans The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step RFDS are awesome Happy to contribute and Hope I never need them Alex Your one tough dude get well buddy
Sue Nikoletti
What an inspirational team. Wishing you all the best.
Andy & Von
Janice Bell
The Mitchell family
Continue providing your brilliant service RFDS and thank you for helping Alex. All the best Team Sleeman 🙏❤️
Dr Jane
Wonderful team effort and support for this great cause
Scott Family
This is a big challenge for a great cause - well done for doing something to support RFDS. They do incredible things 🙌🏼
Sofie Waeyaert
Sending lots of love and positive vibes from Belgium. So proud of Pablo, Chrisco and Sophie ❤ You go Sleemonsters! -x-
Denmark Family Practice
To the Sleeman team, we love your positive support for such an incredible resource and The Denmark Family Team think you are all amazing
The Dwyer family
Well done team, what a wonderful cause and I’m so glad they were able to get dad to the city ASAP. You are doing a wonderful thing and I know dad is super proud of you all.
Paul Welch
Great work team Sleeman ! Your positive response to a tough situation is amazing. Best of luck for the challenge :)
Degenaar Family
Go Pabs, Chris & Sophie!
Margaret McKay
Thinking of you all and sending lots of love xxx
Mo, Nat and family
Great job Chrisco, The Godfather approves. Ride safe!
Simon and Dani Carne
Hurst Family
Hurst Family
Hurst Family
Rebecca Tapp
Super proud of you Pabs, Chris & Soph! xxx
Cindy & Blake Elliott
You guys are just incredible. Sending all our love and support. Go team Sleeman!
Jess, Bruce & the Boys!
Sophie, Chris & Pablo you should all be so proud of what you have already achieved! Ride Hard. The de Garis family will be cheering you on!!!
Jackie Ormsby & Dace Verbakel
Kathy Rainbird
The RFDS have helped so many people in our town, including my husband. Thanks team Sleeman for taking on this challenge and raising funds for such a worthy service.
Mel Haymont
Go Team Sleeman !!
Sarah Bowles
Well done team Sleeman. What an amazing effort!
Chris Walsh
Fantastic project. I hope you smash your fund raising target.
Marie & Terry Redman
Good luck - proud your supporting vital service .
Archie Batt
Good luck Chris!
Jemima Batt
Good luck Sophie, Have a good ride. We could go for a ride together one day.
Nadine Cooperwhite
Well done Sleeman’s xx
Archie Batt
Good luck Pabs!! There will be some big rides in that 500
Angeline Barker
Team Sleeman you Rock!!
The Robertsons
Fantastic work, Sleemans! We are cheering you on :-)
Barrow
What a wonderful thing for you to do Sending love from Jenny and Kim Barrow xx
Joanne BURNFIELD
Children leading the way. Your parents must be so proud.
Jiahao Wong
Good luck on your recovery Alex! And great job to the RFDS
Michaela Baulderstone
Pat Murray
Pat Murray
Pat Murray
Tine Adams
The Madigan’s
Go Sophie!!
Allan Family
Team Sleeman…sending you so much love and strength to you all and your amazing Mum&Dad. Love Audrey and Liam
Haydn Madigan
Go Chris!!
The Madigan’s
Go Pabs!!
Cail & Carol Curran
Sending you so much enthusiasm, love, positive energy & happiness!
Asha Stewart
Thinking of you all. Go team Sleeman’s!
Ash
Godfather Sleeman
Well done kids! Love, the Godfather (you know who I am Pabs 😘)
Amanda Lee
The RFDS are wonderful and this is a great for you give back to them…well done! Miss Lee
Archie Bobby Isla Gaerth
Go team Sleeman
Scriven family
Great work taking on the challenge Sophie, Chris and Pablo - you're all amazing.
The Le Febvre Family
Go Team Sleeman - you've got this.
Michael RICE
Best wishes Alex from Michael Rice and Rural Doctors Foundation
Pippa Crossley
Pleased to sponsor Team Sleeman :)
Megan Oakley
Anonymous
All the best for your recovery Alex
Neill Family
Go Team Sleeman! Wishing your dad a speedy recovery x
John & Cath
Happy cycling Pablo, you're on of my heroes!
John & Cath
Go Chrisco! You'e one of my heroes!
John & Cath
Go Sophie! Great work, you're a superstar!
Meaks & Col
Go well Team Sleemo! Sending our best.
Abbie Pedersen
Thinking of you all, so impressed to follow the kids as they smash the challenge!! Go Team Sleeman!! Miss you
Catana Palise
GO TEAM SLEEMAN!!! 👏🏻
Mo, Nat and family
Well done Pabs, ride hard.
Mo, Nat and family
Great job Soph, ride hard!
Mia Palmer
Great work!
The Mulligan family
Go Pablo, Bob & Eddie are behind you all the way!
Kevina David and Dusty Richardson
Sarah Pickstock
RFDS. Awesome And team Sleeman , what an achievement
Hareesh and Family
Wishing you a speedy recovery and so glad you had the support you needed from the RFDS
Bree Wright
A huge thanks to RFDS for looking after our wonderful friend & colleague, Alex, and what a wonderful job Team Sleeman have done with this fundraiser - I’m sure your dad is super proud! Xxx
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Marion and Alan Daems
Pablo, what a fantastic way to show your appreciation to RFDS. They saved my Dad's life by getting him to Perth for urgent surgery. Looking forward to meeting up with you in the new term.
Verity Hamblin
Hope your dad makes a speedy recovery! My dad needed the RFDS when he had an accident years ago. Mum and Dad were ever so grateful for their support.
The Campbells
Pabs, Chris and Sophie…… what a spectacular achievement! Your Dad must be so incredibly proud, hopefully easing his pain just a little.
Nola Formentin
Go Pablo!!
Terwal Family
Laura and Alex Rutter
Go team sleeman!!
Townsend Family
Nice work Pablo!
Townsend Family
Nice work Chris!
Townsend Family
Nice work Sophie! You’ll be able to keep up with the boys no problem!
Karis Aplin
Such a great cause! Having had many friends and families rely on this service.
Sarah Bondini
So proud of you
Sarah Bondini
So proud of you
Sarah Bondini
So proud of you
George & Charlie Stone
Go Chris 🚴🚴♀️🚴♂️
Henry and Kate Levett
Oona Mansour
Good on you Sophie!
Gregory Lim Joon
May your bike ride be strong and I’m sure meet your goal… May Alex’s journey to recovery be the same.. All the best to the family
Kelly and Jase
Go smash it team Sleeman!
Linda Hyam
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Bev Seeney
Go Team Sleeman! You can do this! Great effort
Dana Boston
You’re amazing Team Sleeman. What a positive impact you’re making. We are thinking of you all and sending well wishes. Love The Bostons.
Denmark family practice Donation Jar
Thank you to all those who donated to the donation jar at Alex’s work
Shirley Harris
I’m currently in the U K , but Dr Sleeman looked after me when I got stuck in Denmark During Covid
Barrow
Good luck with your fundraising
Dorn Family
JJ and Alicia
Great work Pabs, Chris and Sophie! Total legends, keep smashing those goals!
Mike and Julie Garland
Well done team Sleeman, great cause.
Maggie and Poppy Lester
We hope your Dad is going ok, and wishing him a smooth recovery. ❤️🩹 such an admirable fundraising project you are doing. Thinking of you and your family sending best wishes to you all. Love the Lester’s (Poppy and Maggie)
Willis Family
Good luck in the cycle Team Sleeman!
Susan Hawson
Mark Liz Cussons Jack
Hi Sleeman Family. Thoughts are with you. Go well.
Prue Donegan
Well done team Sleeman! You've got this!
Alicia Wood
Great work Sleeman family!! What a great way to say thank you to the amazing people who helped your dad ❤️
Kerry and Vic
Sending love. Your amazing
Winters
Good jobs Sophie and all …
Gillett family
Good luck Sophie! With love from the Gillett family
The Stott family
Go Team Sleeman!
Jas
Dillon-Simpson Whanau
Gee I am glad the RFDS where there when your Dad needed them. Get those pedals humming kiddo.
Dillon-Simpson Whanau
Sophie, we will be cheering you on from a far for every ride.
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Dillon-Simpson Whanau
Sleeman can do anything! Pedal your legs off Pabs. We are so grateful that RFDS were there when your Dad needed them. xx
soccer club Windup Jar collection
Thanks to everyone who contributed cash and coins at the Denmark Junior Soccer Windup!
Pam in Tas
Inspired by the amazing positive attitude of this young family, best w to them all
Sarah Hunter
Brilliant idea. What a goal. What an inspiring young man you are Pablo. I'm sure you will lead your siblings well in this challenge.
Julian and Sabrina Coster
Well done Pablo, Chris and Sophie!. Hope you are feeling a lot better Alex.
Ben McGrath
Good luck team, you will smash it!!! Cheers Scrappy
Jacqui Sutton
What an amazing thing you guys are doing for the RFDS and for your dad. Warriors, the lot of you! We'd be lost in Aus without the RFDS, very glad they were there at their absolute best for your dad, ride well and be safe!
Kylie Outhwaite
Go team! Wishing you all the best to achieve your goals
Angela Cooney
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Anna Slattery
Great effort Pablo, Chris and Sophie!! Love the Slatterys xx
Janet Y
A very worthy cause!! - last year I ran the Oceans to Outback fundraiser having seen the support RFDS has provided to friends, family and my rural generalist son. Very sorry to hear that you have needed their services but very very glad they were there for you!! Wishing you all the very best for a speedy and successful recovery!
Morrisons Denmark News
Good luck team & speedy recovery Alex
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Ranee Sidhu
Go Team Sleeman. Doing great work.
Mandie Villis
Having also utilised RFDS, I'm so grateful for their service. Wishing you all the best!
Ash & Dave Tonkin
Amazing family !! All our love and support xx
Erin, Lily & Immy
Awesome work Team Sleeman!
Carly Roxburgh
Tash and Todd
Tash and Todd Burnside
Tash and Todd Burnside
Barrow
Great job Sophie We admire you
Sue a’Court
Go team 👏🏻 amazing
Tina Newman
Brilliant work Chris Have fun! Very proud, X Tina Joey & Alice
Tina Newman
Brilliant work Pablo. Have fun! We're so proud XTina Joey & Alice
Anonymous
Ezquerra Engstrom Family
Go Team Sleeman! When life gives you lemons you make lemonade x Hope you have a speedy recovery Alex x
Grettons
The Drew Family
Wishing you a speedy recovery mate.
Niall Weatherstone
Ryan and Tennille Johnson
Abbe Rorrison
Good luck Sophie and the whole Sleeman family team. You’re amazing.
Anonymous
Go team sleeman...I know you ll do it in a blink. Thinking of you all. Opa
Jaxon Thomas
Well done Pabs, Chris and especially Soph for keeping up with your big brothers!
Henry Turner
Hoping your Dad recovers quickly. Supporting you Chris on your way
Maddie
Nola Osborne
Team Sleeman… You are an inspiration! Wishing you only the best.
Ange Newland
Go Sleeman’s !!! Good luck all xxxx
Jo
Go team!! Best wishes to Alex.
Jami Welshman
Barbara Panitz
Linsey King
Proud of you guys! Go Sleemans 💪🏻
jane
Mel & Scott
Amazing effort team Sleeman!
Shauna Beech
Benji
Go Pablo!
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Vicky Wilson
Clare Campbell
Great work guys, thinking of you all!
Waller Family
Good luck for your ride. Thinking of you all. Congrats for riding for a great cause.
Waller Family
Good luck for your riding. An amazing cause. Thinking of you all and wishing Dad a speedy recovery.
Waller Family
Good luck for your ride Sophie. A very wonderful cause. Sending speedy recovery vibes to Dad xx
Kerry Grose
Good luck
Sandra Mirolo
Rachel Adams
Valda
Anonymous
Jenelle
Well done, Chris, what a legend!!
Kristen Watson
Ellie Larkin
You guys are absolutely awesome! Go you good things!! Much love from The Larkins xxxx
Anonymous
Carmen Ballantyne
Well done team Sleeman! All the best in your recovery Alex.
Nyree Fox
Otway Family
Awesome work team Sleeman!
Melanie P
Amazing and inspiring effort by the junior Sleemans. Good work team to keep this essential service in the air.
Sheed Family
Kerry Strydom
Sarah & Dave Dawes
You are amazing Sophie! Well done! Love Sarah & Dave x
Michelle and Dave Brown
Good luck Team Sleeman, you’re all amazing! We’re thinking of you and are behind you all the way!
Kerry Strydom
Bill Robertson
Go Sophie!
Serena Kirby
Where would we be without the RFDS - Go Sophie - Go Team Sleeman !!
Anonymous
Best wishes to the Sleeman family
Sarah & Dave Dawes
Well done Pabs! Amazing thing to do. Love Sarah & Dave
Sarah & Dave Dawes
Well done Chris! Proud of you! Love Sarah & Dave x
Heidi
Wonderful effort - all the best & hope your dad makes a speedy recovery
Kerry Strydom
Stan-Bishop Family
Rayelle Van Der Vaart
James Simpson
this is my pocket money. I hope Alex is doing ok. love James.
Kym Phillips
Great stuff guys 👍
Nicola Carr-White
Go Sophie!
Nicola Carr-White
Well done, Chris!
Nicola Carr-White
Top effort!
Alicia Nowak
To the Sleemans, You guys are an inspiration and we're happy to support an amazing cause.