In October, Kelli and Paul Dabelstein will jet off to Western Australia to take part in a mammoth 135km trek to raise invaluable funds and awareness for the Neonatal Intensive Care Foundation (NICF).
Spearheaded by the Community Broker Network (CBN)’s Charity Challenge initiative, the six-day Cape to Cape trek will support the vital work of NICF volunteers to give hundreds of sick and premature babies a fighting chance.
“We first heard about the trek through the Community Broker Network, which we’re proud to be part of. It’s a wonderful network that’s deeply involved in charity work and supporting the community - which really aligns with our own values,” explained Kelli.
“There’s something so fulfilling about giving back - doing something meaningful for others while pushing yourself to achieve something you never thought possible.”
Moved by the life-changing impact the fundraising campaign will make in the lives of countless families across the country, Kelli and Paul cannot wait to explore the beauty of Western Australia this month.
“I’m inspired to take on this 135km trek for several reasons. Firstly, I’ve never been to Western Australia, and the opportunity to experience such beautiful scenery while challenging myself is really exciting but more importantly, the Neonatal Intensive Care Foundation is a cause that’s very close to our hearts,” Kelli explained.
NICF helps to prevent serious complications like brain and lung damage, cerebral palsy, and blindness in newborn babies through research projects, nurse education and through the funding of medical equipment in several institutions in the ACT, Southern NSW, Riverina and Gippsland in Victoria.
“Over the past year, we’ve seen firsthand through family and friends just how incredible their work is, and it has made us deeply aware of the difference they make.”
Meandering across the breathtaking coastline of the Margaret River Region in the Southwest corner of WA, the 135km Cape to Cape trek has been rated as one of Australian Geographic’s top ten multi-day walks in the whole of Australia.
“I’m really looking forward to the scenery along the way - maybe even spotting whales! I’m also excited to connect with other members of the group who will be completing the trek alongside us.”
“I hope this challenge teaches me that I’m capable of more than I thought possible.”
The pair are required to raise $3,000 for NICF prior to commencing the trek and since sharing the news of their journey with family and friends, Kelli and Paul raised over $2,000 in just two days!
Paul and Kelli Dabelstein will embark on a 135km Cape to Cape trek in WA this October for NICF (Photo Supplied)
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