I’m on a mission to beat the world toughest diseases – one lap at a time.
My inspirations are many.
I am inspired by my father who died at the age of 49 of bowel cancer, and by the other family members and friends affected by this and other illnesses.
I am inspired by my patients who approach their diagnoses and therapies with bravery and who benefit so much from the medical research that has come before.
I am inspired by the extraordinary team of doctors and nurses and all the other multidisciplinary staff in the Royal Perth Hospital Emergency Department who continue to amaze me with their exemplary teamwork and care, often in extremely challenging circumstances.
I am inspired by the medical researchers in CCREM (Centre for Clinical Research in Emergency Medicine) who are world leaders and continue to be passionate about progress and evidence-based change.
I am inspired by friends in medical research with a particular shout out to their contributions to evidence-based change in lung cancer screening and management as well as to equity in paediatric care.
I am inspired by this incredible community – those who have organised this event, those who choose to swim all night and those who volunteer.
I am inspired by and grateful to those who are supporting this Perkins Plunge and thus raising vital funds for medical research.
And I am inspired by my children who have previously raised funds for research into leukaemia and COVID.
All contributions, no matter the size, will make a difference!
Thank you very much.
No one wants to hear those terrible words… it’s cancer… or it’s heart disease… or diabetes or worst still – we don’t know what it is.
And no one should have to see their loved ones’ suffering..
Whether it is a loved one, family member, friend or much closer to home, when you’re faced with a serious disease, you want the most advanced treatments possible.
That’s why I am taking on the Perkins Plunge to raise vital funds for WA medical research at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research.
I’m swimming through the night to help WA’s best medical researchers. The funds I raise will support the brilliant minds at the Perkins who are committed to finding breakthroughs that will lead to breakthroughs and maybe even cures for the hardest-to-treat diseases.
Whether you join me in the pool (I’d love the company) or contribute to my fundraising page, your generous support matters now but, more importantly, safeguards our future health.
Together, we’re helping WA’s best researchers beat the world’s toughest diseases.
Your Impact
So far this year I helped provide...
23
HOURS OF
RESEARCH
Our Team
Member
Leonora (Leo) Nye (C)
$1,083
Raised so far
Member
Abie Sutherland
$1,071
Raised so far
Member
Sarah Hawkins
$1,266
Raised so far
Member
Melanie Browne
$480
Raised so far
Member
Jade Riolo
$493
Raised so far
Member
Carolyn Wilson
$5,786
Raised so far
Member
Gavin Offer
$952
Raised so far
Member
Natasha Burt
$335
Raised so far
Member
Richard Burt
$116
Raised so far
Member
Anna Gubbay
$863
Raised so far
Member
Linda Adams
$398
Raised so far
Member
Kathy Davidson
$1,650
Raised so far
Member
Kate Akerman
$472
Raised so far
Thank you to my Sponsors
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$500
Michael And Jane
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$223.66
Heidi Wade
So proud of you ❤️. You already make a difference to lots of people in so many ways, and this will be another helping and supporting hand to those affected by illnesses. Keep swimming girl ❤️❤️❤️
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$223.66
Joanna Hardcastle
Great Cause , swim well xx
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$223.66
Anonymous
Brilliant effort Carolyn. Absolute embodiment of the RPH ED culture. Servio!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$223.66
Garry Korte
Good on you for making effort to raise money for a great cause. Good luck and enjoy
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$212
The Wlkins
I wish I could be there to swim along side of you for a few laps!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$211
Jeanne Tomlinson
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$158.25
Susan Pearson
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$116.97
Self-donation Match Thanks To Minres
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$116.97
Carolyn Wilson
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$115
Minres Matched Giving
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$115
Katherine Langdon
Great effort Carolyn
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$115
Minres Matched Giving
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$115
Johnny Iliff
Great work Carolyn!! Such a worthy cause 😀
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$115
Jacinta Dawson
Go you good thing! 💪
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$115
Tom Wilson
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$115
Ross Franke
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$115
Julia George
To my favourite Garden Variety Emergency Physician and all around inspiration x
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$115
Michelle Johnston
Go sister!!! 🏊
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$115
Minres Matched Giving
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$115
Neil Wilson
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$115
Sue Woolfenden
Go Caz!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
Daniel Fatovich
Go Carolyn!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
David Mccutcheon
Go superfish!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
Annettski
Go Caz Thanks for this great effort in supporting diseases that affect our community and so many lives. It can be hard to make a difference and takes the combined work of many 😍
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
Graeme Mccarthy
Well done you !!xx
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
Grant Waterer
Go you! Fantastic to see RPH contributing to this worthy effort.
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$105.50
Melanie Naylor
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$100
Monica
Amazing! Swim well and enjoy yourself.
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$100
Minres Matched Giving
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$100
Tom Jowitt
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$55.92
Kate Isaachsen
Go team!
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$55.92
Anonymous
Lovely to have you guys on the street
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$55.92
Minres Matched Giving
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$55.92
Daithi De Baroid
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$55.92
Minres Matched Giving
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$55.92
Angela Okereafor
Ever inspiring. What a wonderful woman you are. Best of luck!!
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$55.92
Cath And Matk
You go girl
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$55.92
Jess S
What an inspiration you are!! Have a wonderful swim.
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$55.92
Amanda Perez
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$55.92
Nadine Hughes
Go Carolyn!
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$55.92
Chris Offer
Almost at target , well done …. Don’t stop now 👍❤️
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$55.92
Bec Streeton
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$55.92
Jane Sanders
Go Carolyn!
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$55.92
Philip Brooks
Go Carolyn! This will support the wonderful work our researchers undertake in the ED at Royal Perth to better understand the diseases we see and treat every day. Have a great swim! x
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$55.92
Edith Wilson
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$55.92
Nicole Swan
Go girl. I hope you don't get too cold xx
BREAKTHROUGH Donor
$52.75
Valerie
Hi Carolyn I heard about this through the Bahai community. Good on you.
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$52.75
Quentin Lewis
Thanks to Caroline for bringing this worthy project to my attention.
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$50
Minres Motivator
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$50
Richard Leslie
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$50
Carmel Churchward
Well done carolyn
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$26.38
Charlie Offer (favourite Son)
Go mum! So slay
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$26.38
Marianna Delaiti
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$26.38
Clancy
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$20
Minres Motivator
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$8.44
Charlie Offer
2k!
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Go Carolyn, Love Michael and Jane ♥️♥️♥️🏊♀️🏊♀️🏊♀️