Support my 25km walk for Archie
On Sunday 24 March, we (with the kids on our backs) are walking 25km to raise money for the amazing charity that supported us whilst Archie was in a critical condition with Strep A Septic Shock.
In August 2023, Archie had a cough and a rash so we took him to the doctor who sent us to Canberra hospital as a precaution. The hospital reassured us that it was just a common cold and treat with Panadol.The next day, his breathing changed so we took him straight back to emergency. Archie had developed severe pneumonia and was going into septic shock with multi organ failure. They quickly arranged a helicopter to transfer Archie to Sydney Children’s Hospital and Sam and I had to drive, not knowing if we would ever see our son alive again. I was also 29 weeks pregnant at this point.
The last thing we were thinking about was where we were going to stay and for how long. We were lucky to have been provided with a room at Ronald McDonald in Randwick which was a short 5 minute walk from Archie’s bedside.
As we had no family or support in Sydney, staying at Ronald McDonald allowed us to focus on supporting Archie and his lengthy recovery without worrying about our own accommodation, foodand parking.
Archie spent 3 weeks in ICU and 2.5 months on the ward while he went through rehabilitation. He had to relearn how to do everything - eat, drink, talk, walk.
On the 17 November, Archie was discharged on the same day his baby brother Luka was born next door at The Royal and we could finally go home.
On average, it costs $160 per night to support a sick child and their family. We stayed over 100 nights. Please support my 25km walk to keep other families together as they face the most difficult journey of their lives.
Thank you,
Sarah, Sam, Archie and Luka
MY IMPACT
So far, this year I have provided:
37
Nights for sick kids and their families
586
Hot meals from the family kitchen
117
School lessons for sick kids
My Legacy
In 1 years, I’ve raised...
- $5,862
2024
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Anonymous
$260
Laurie Griffin
$211
Emily Barnier
Wish we could be there to do the walk with you! Good luck, love from Arjun, Emily and Leo x
$211
Laybourne
$210
Karen Leigh
What an amazing cause and how awesome of you to do this. Our wee man received the very best care and you both were too. Sending big, big love to my fav family ❤️❤️❤️
$208
Cath & Paul
Such an amazing charity ❤️ Good luck with the walk. Love always Poppa Paul & Cath. X
$201
Anonymous
$201
Matched By Generous Donors
$199.68
Jan And Kevin Wright
Thank you to RMHC for all the help and support you gave my daughter and son-in-law.
$168.80
Kane Baker
Go for it Sarah.... Get an ice bath ready when you finish
$166.40
Anita Jordan
Supporting Ronald McDonald is such a worthy cause with the facilities they provide, at a time that is so stressful for so many families when their child is ill. You're an inspiration to many.
$126
Kiana Ainsley
Such a strong family. Love you all so much
$105.50
Doug
$105.50
Brooke Knightbridge
What an amazing thing to do, Sarah! Good luck x
$105.50
John And Caro
$105.50
Sarah Coghlan
🥰🥰🥰
$105.50
David And Laura Cooling
$105.50
Natasha Pietrzak
What a fighter Archie is! I wish him and you three all the best.
$104
Jo
Good luck on the walk :) Sending all my love to you and your family.
$104
Ingrid Gillingham
Sending you guys big hugs, hope you’ve got bananas in pyjamas ready to go for Arch!
$100
Iain B
$100
Matched By Generous Donors
$100
Ross & Sue
It was so lovely to meet your beautiful boys! We wish you well as you walk to fundraise for Ronald McDonald House so they can support more families like yours!
$100
David Sephens
$84.40
Anonymous
Go well!
$84.40
Dan Stout
Only a little, but I hope it helps in someway!! Glad the little fella is ok
$84.40
Aimee Jeffers
$84.40
Duck Dodson
$84.40
Sam
$80
Dianne Wright
With live from all of us. ❤️
$52.75
Leanne Simays
What a journey you guys had and having not to stress about accommodation was a massive help x love you x
$52.75
Carla Randal
🫶🏻
$52.75
Aqsa Imran
Lots of love and hugs to Archie and his super mum!
$52.75
Nikki Mcnaughten
$52.75
Steph Bremner
Love your work guys ❤️
$52.75
Catherine Ibbotson
$52.75
Ema Advisory
$52.75
Matched By Generous Donors
$52.75
Lauder Family
$52
Swale Whanau
Thinking of you all as you support thus great cause.
$52
Rob Coslett
$50
Lauren Macgregor
$50
Chris Geniola
$42.20
Anonymous
$42.20
Briar Budge
You guys are absolute legends. Best of luck for the walk. RMHC are so amazing, we love volunteering for them in Auckland and cooking dinners for the beautiful families. Lots of love x
$40.09
Anonymous
$26.38
Anonymous
love and blessings to your family
$21.10
Jodie Maccombie
❤️
$21.10
Tayla Bish
$21.10
Anonymous
$21.10
Riley Cobb
$20.80
Anna Thomas
Great cause and well done on tackling this big challenge!
$20.80
Mark Graveson
Hey Sarah, good luck with the walk and I trust all is well now with your little ones. Many years ago I got to attend a Shave for a Cure event where we heard from a family who had likewise been supported by RMDH while their child had to have treatment for leukaemia. Such a vital service.
Good luck ❤️