Three generations of the Barratt family - Let’s soar together! Help us raise funds to keep the Flying Doctor flying.
In September, three generations of our family—one grandfather, Martin 70, (who should probably know better), one son, Danny 42 (who definitely should know better), and two grandsons, Mack 14 and Hayden 13, (who are just young enough to think this is a great idea)—will be attempting to walk 322km across the Simpson Desert, from Purnie Bore to Big Red.
Yes… voluntarily.
There’ll be sand. A lot of sand.
There’ll be heat. A lot of heat and flies and a lot of flies.
And at some point, there’ll almost certainly be some serious questioning of
life choices.
We will be supported by Grandma, Maureen and daughter in law/wife/mother, Ros driving 2 support vehicles.
We’re doing it all to raise funds for the Royal Flying Doctor Service—because if you’re going to be stubborn enough to walk across the middle of nowhere, it’s reassuring to know the Flying Doctors are out there saving lives every day in remote Australia.
If you’d like to support us (or just enjoy the idea of us slowly melting into the desert), we’d really appreciate it. Every donation helps keep this incredible service flying.”
My impact
So far, my fundraising could help…
Provide a full range of life saving medication such as sedatives, pain relief and antibiotics so the Flying Doctor can be ready for 193 emergency situations.
Send 100 life saving-medical chest to remote communities
Provide one on one counselling to 62 outback Australians during a difficult time
Purchase 41 pieces of equipment that could include ventilators, defibrillators and infusion pumps which are used on board flights
Thank you to my supporters
$1.5k
Earthcruiser
$1.04k
Andrew And Margaret Walter
I've arranged for a pie shop every 100km , keep you motivated
$540
Peter Dohnt.
Great initiative Martin , we support your cause and hope you will achieve the finish line and meet your donation target , well done to the Barratt family at #HIREAHUBBY DARWIN .
$540
Anonymous
Amazing initiative Martin. Good luck.
$318.90
Peter & Jooles Dukino
You are all fabulous! Good luck x
$215
Nick O'kane
$215
Rod Mcleod
My wife and I might be in a position to assist with this endeavour in our earth cruiser…..firstly we have to try to get carers to look after our disabled child first ….wishing you all the best …
$215
Greg Blackford
$169.07
Eisenhauer Family
Amazing effort you guys! Safe journey to you all!
$108.24
Cam Arnott
A crazy adventure in the best possible way! Good luck and safe travels 👍
$108.24
Malcolm Mcmahon
Great effort Martin and family
$108.24
Judy Christie
$108.24
Brian M
What a challenge! What a great way to raise funds for the RFDS! wishing you all the best for the inspiring walk across the Simpson.
$108.24
Topendchill Air Conditioning
Good luck
$108.24
Glenn And Anita
You are crazy. Good luck from us.
$108.24
Jack Kooij
$108.24
Ross
$108.24
The “love Shack”
$106.12
Lina Paselli-kruse
Good luck Martin!
$106.12
Natalie Wellard
What an amazing adventure! Such a wonderful thing to do with family, and an incredible cause. Good luck out there 😊
$105.79
Blakey Broughton
No worries Martin, You’ll muck it in 😎
$100
Laura Freed
Well done to you all!
$54.84
Mel & Gez
Attempting to walk 320km across the desert voluntarily?! 🤪🐍🦂☀️ What an extraordinary family challenge! 🫶 Best of luck, stay safe 🦶💦 out there, and hope the donations fly in! ✈️💰
$54.84
Dani Ames
$54.84
Anonymous
Good luck all of you. A worthy cause
$53.64
Anonymous
$37.15
Here’s to big challenges, bigger memories, and the kind of adventure you only say yes to before you’ve fully thought it through.