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 540 emergency situations.
Send 278 life saving-medical chest to remote communities
Provide one on one counselling to 174 outback Australians during a difficult time
Purchase 114 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
$1.5k
Bakearoma
Many thanks Martin RFDS is a great organisation which the Nugent family are eternally grateful .
$1.29k
Mickey And Keri Barratt
$1 per km per person
$1.04k
Dice
Great challenge and a great cause guys! Well done and good luck! Danny’s shout for bacon and eggs at the workshop on return 👊🏾
$1.04k
Ian Leslie
Keep up the good work
$1.04k
Andrew And Margaret Walter
I've arranged for a pie shop every 100km , keep you motivated
$684
Carol Ralph
Love my crazy family and so happy to see you all having a go and making a differance along the way.
$540
Phillip Coleman
Good on you guys! Happy to help for the cause. Keep safe out there.
$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.
$540
Ccd Design
Great effort guys and great cause!
$500
Earl James & Associates
Great cause Barratt clan, enjoy the stroll!
$357.54
Garry
Mate, make sure you make it. It's almost worth going to Birdsville for a welcome beer
$345.87
Tom Barratt
All the best for the walk crew, great cause, good to see some Barratt’s able to walk that distance.
$345.87
David Morrison
Great to meet people like you ( in the middle of a desert 😂) keep up the good work, enjoy as much as you can
$318.90
Peter & Jooles Dukino
You are all fabulous! Good luck x
$237.23
Roma Claytarget Club /caravanners
Roma Clay Target Club Caravanners BBQ Hat passed around
$232.34
Roma Clay Target Club
Money raised RFDS donation money Box
$216.50
Peter Huynh
Amazing gesture and effort by the Barrett family. The result will be much appreciated by all who need the service. Best wishes Peter and Chou Members of the EC clan
$216.50
Luke And Holly Barratt
Fantastic effort Barratt Family! We would have been lost without the help of the RFDS, extremely grateful they were there for us and also to you all for this fund-raising effort.
$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
$215
Nick O'kane
$189.79
Taminmin College Cross Country Fundraiser
$169.77
Robert Morgan
Stay safe Barratts
$169.07
Eisenhauer Family
Amazing effort you guys! Safe journey to you all!
$156
Anonymous
$147.50
Roma Clay Target Club Caravan And Camping Ground
Money donated walked around with bucket . Quieter tonight hopefully some have donated on line .
$108.89
John Humphreys
All the best and have a great walk. It's for a great cause!
$108.89
Matt Blake
Good onya guys. Good luck 👍
$108.89
Ben K
Lovely to meet you out on the tracks today guys! Good Luck with the training and all the best for September!
$108.89
Colin & Deb Barratt
Great cause, supported by a great family of 3 generations, led by a great man. Good luck to you All 😃
$108.89
Carole & John Mclachlan
We're Supporting you guys & are watching with interest as you trek The Simpson. Congratulations for this Amazing Initiative. All Power & Success to you All.
$108.89
Shane Davies
Make Danny carry you for a bit.
$108.89
The Captain
Good luck boys
$108.89
Stefani Raines Property
$108.89
Bec And Etienne
Great cause! Safe travels xx
$108.24
Ross
$108.24
Dave And Sarah Heinjus
Such a great cause and an amazing feat to undertake. Well done!!
$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
Jack Kooij
$108.24
Cam Arnott
A crazy adventure in the best possible way! Good luck and safe travels 👍
$108.24
The “love Shack”
$108.24
Topendchill Air Conditioning
Good luck
$108.24
Glenn And Anita
You are crazy. Good luck from us.
$106.75
Macarena Ortega
$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
Paul Shea
G’day guys - I came across you last year in the desert while I was doing my fundraising walk. So pleased to see you doing your walk for a very worthy cause. I wish you all the best, best regards Paul.
$100
Laura Freed
Well done to you all!
$55.95
Dan And Kell Futcher
$55.95
Adele Vickers
$55.95
Joel B
Safe travels!
$55.95
Kieran Deane
Well done guys
$54.84
Dani Ames
$54.84
Anonymous
Good luck all of you. A worthy cause
$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! ✈️💰
$53.64
Anonymous
$45.30
Deborah And Pam Hooper Jensen
Go team Roma
$37.72
Alex And Georgia
Best of luck! Great cause!
$37.72
Rose Garton
$37.15
Dave Langridge
$23.81
Leila Dong
Thank you Martin
$20
Liam Milner
From the table of nurses
Here’s to big challenges, bigger memories, and the kind of adventure you only say yes to before you’ve fully thought it through.