From zero training to 42.5 km in a day — and over $3,500 raised for the Fred Hollows Foundation!

This week, one of our slightly over-enthusiastic team members decided it would be a great idea to run their first ever marathon — the very next day at Run Shellharbour.
No training, no plan, just questionable life choices.

But behind the silliness was a serious goal: raising funds for the Fred Hollows Foundation, which helps restore sight for people who would otherwise remain blind.
Every $50 donated can restore someone’s vision — and thanks to your incredible generosity, together we raised over $3,800 for Fred Hollows with Kiama Downs Medical Practice putting in half.

Kiama Downs Medical Practice matched every dollar donated ensuring that every contribution goes even further. A huge bonus, another donor also donated dollar for dollar on our donations in total raising over $7,400 to Fred Hollows – which could help restore vision to over 1000 people!!!!

Run stats:
5 hours 41 minutes  42.5 km  7.95 min/km
Not fast… but finished!

Why this matters to us

At Kiama Downs Medical Practice, we believe in eye health, accessibility, and doing good with a sense of humour.
Supporting Fred Hollows aligns with our core values — practical compassion, fairness in healthcare, and helping people see a brighter world.

If you missed the chance to donate, it’s not too late!
Donate to the Fred Hollows Foundation via GoFundMe

Every dollar is tax-deductible, 100 % goes straight to the Foundation, and KDMP will continue to match your donations