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Arnies latest Trek
Brisbane to Birdsville 1943km
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Great mob in Morven
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PXT Some female support for a great cause.
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Wednesday, September 8, 2010
PXT This mob where doing it tough in the flood.
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Monday, August 30, 2010
I have arrived finally in Birdsville!
Thankyou for your support and donations so far. The last week was very difficult as the conditions were very wet from the recent rain. Managed to get towed for about 400km of the last 1200km on the parts that were unridable. I am at the races and will update as soon as possible.
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Arnie has departed Jindalee this morning
Regards, Andrew
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Monday, August 16, 2010
Latest update on David Galvin's return home.
On the 9th of August 2010 David Galvin returned home after over 10 months in PA Hospital, David had several overnight visits home and during these visits Renee realised the access issues David would be faced with when he was at home long term.
During conversations with Renee, several of his QFRS mates decided to do something about it, the idea was blatantly stolen from Channel 9’s Backyard/Domestic Blitz. Originally an official application was started for a Domestic Blitz, only to find out they had finished filming for the year. During this process A Current Affair expressed an interest in being involved and filming the project.
After a couple of meetings trying to get things organised it appeared nothing would happen before David returned home on the 9th and then on July 28th ACA officially came on board and it was decided to go for it and aim to have it done before Dave arrived home. The scope of work proposed,, would give Dave the access required and some usable family areas, but it was big to say the least. Fortunately Firefighters are good at reactive.
With 11 days before David arrived home, QFRS support and approval was sought and granted by the Commissioner, sponsors were approached and volunteers were recruited, work began on the 30th of July 2010. Sincere apologies are offered by the organisers, to those who did not know or hear about it or who did not have the opportunity to help out, but things happened very quickly after the go ahead was given.
Lack of help was never a problem, most days there were a minimum of 30 people per day, with a maximum of 70 people on the general working bee day Friday 6th, a core of about 10 people were there nearly everyday, a further 20 or so people came 2 or 3 days out of the 11 days of the project, which means we had about 250 people involved over the 11 days and given the short time frames not everyone was aware it was happening. Again the organisers apologise for this.
The volunteers consisted of Firefighters from “C’ Shift and Roma St, Firefighters from all shifts who new Dave, Firecom Staff, Retired Firefighters, Senior Officers and some new Firefighters who had never met David, but just wanted to be apart of helping a fellow Firefighter out. Neighbours lent a hand, Friends and Firefighter’s partners helped Renee to feed the workers and an enormous amount of work was achieved in 11 days.
A large deck was built on the rear of the family home with pathways from the garage to the deck and a path leading an outdoor Gazebo area complete with a fireplace and views from Samford to the mountains. The deck and pathways allow David access to all areas of his home in either his wheelchair or his bed and in the week David has been home, David and his family have said the additional access has already proven invaluable.
David was completely unaware of anything happening at his home, his last visit was a fortnight before the 9th, so as you can imagine he was shocked, awed and overwhelmed by the changes to his home and the hundreds of people that were there to welcome him home. One of his first comments was to his wife "are you sure you brought me to the right house?"
Channel Nine A Current Affair have informed us that at this stage the show will screen on Friday evening 20/08/10 at 6.30 pm, confirmation or any changes to this will be sent via email as soon as we know. I would ask that if you know people that are interested in seeing the story that may not get this information or the email because of being off shift etc, please pass on the confirmed date and time when it is sent.
David and his family have asked that I pass on their sincerest thanks to everyone that has been involved in supporting, fundraising, and helping in so many ways since David's accident, they are truly overwhelmed and humbled by your generosity and kindness.
Senior Firefighter Arnie Elhers has has been a great mate of David's for many years, and has been a great supporter of Dave's since the accident. With his passion for adventure and his genuine want to help David, Arnie has planned another personal challenge, last week he decided to ride his pushbike to school with his daughter on Wednesday morning 18/08/10, then just continue to ride unassisted on a mountain bike towing a small trailer with essential equipment only, on to Birdsville, to meet up with some friends at the Birdsville races.
Arnie is expecting it will take about 2 weeks and after he and Mark Vaughan successfully rode across the Nullarbor, I'm quiet sure he will succeed again and we wish him all the best. Arnie is riding to raise money for David again, but this time he wants to focus his fundraising efforts along the way and at the Birdsville races. Information on the progress of Arnie's ride and how to support him will be available on a blogsite and these details will be provided as soon as they are set up. I'm sure you will all join with me in wishing Arnie a safe and trouble free journey.
To support Arnie and raise funds for David, donations can be made to The David Galvin Appeal Commbank BSB 064002 Account number 10351864.
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Ride for Dave 2
Some great news. Dave is out of hospital and moving forward with the next phase of his rehabilitation.
Arnie Ehlers has decided it is time to put his legs back to work to help Dave and his family. On Wednesday at 8am Arnie will depart the new jindalee footbridge. This time he will go solo armed with mountain bike and trailer, tracking through toowoomba, oakey, charleville and finishing up in birdsville. A trip of 1600 km heading due west. The trip will pose quite a few challenges including sub zero evenings and 33 plus on dirt roads. He will be facing a headwind for the next two weeks as well.
Arnie Ehlers has decided it is time to put his legs back to work to help Dave and his family. On Wednesday at 8am Arnie will depart the new jindalee footbridge. This time he will go solo armed with mountain bike and trailer, tracking through toowoomba, oakey, charleville and finishing up in birdsville. A trip of 1600 km heading due west. The trip will pose quite a few challenges including sub zero evenings and 33 plus on dirt roads. He will be facing a headwind for the next two weeks as well.
We will keep you posted on his progress along the way.
The serious side of this is to raise funds for Dave and his family to support his continued rehabilitation. We will post ways you can support the cause shorty.
Your support will be greatly appreciated.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Jindalee School support the Ride for Dave
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Sunday, November 22, 2009
Good old home cooking through the Firie network!
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Saturday, November 21, 2009
The End Nears....
Today, Arnie & Mark will ride the last 112km from Northam to Perth. This leg be their 19th day riding an average of almost 150km per day into prevailing headwinds and record temperatures. 2707km in 19 days - unassisted.
The purpose of this has been to help their mate, Dave Galvin and his family.
They did that.
...and with the support of all of the followers from all over Australia and along the way. Thankyou.
The purpose of this has been to help their mate, Dave Galvin and his family.
They did that.
...and with the support of all of the followers from all over Australia and along the way. Thankyou.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A BIG Thanks ...
…to Laurie from Bullabulling for making a great donation. He has been looking after the store there for 17 years.
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Sponsorship Announcement
Mark Esler from Data#3 has kindly donated $500 to the Ride for Dave. Thankyou very much D3.
Saturday, November 7, 2009
3rd Party Reports!
from Shelley Ehlers...
Sun 8th
Arrive at township 90klm short of Ceduna. Talked to local farmers who were putting out fires. Gave us a couple of cold ones.Directed us to meal stop one mile futher on stayed in air conditioned road house for nearly four hours temp. everyday 38-40 degrees.
Mon 9th
Left for Ceduna rang brisbane at 3.15pm from Ceduna. Can't rest people keep wanting to talk to us. Trying for another 90klm. will sleep in tent on side of road tonight. ONE puntcture so far
Sun 8th
Arrive at township 90klm short of Ceduna. Talked to local farmers who were putting out fires. Gave us a couple of cold ones.Directed us to meal stop one mile futher on stayed in air conditioned road house for nearly four hours temp. everyday 38-40 degrees.
Mon 9th
Left for Ceduna rang brisbane at 3.15pm from Ceduna. Can't rest people keep wanting to talk to us. Trying for another 90klm. will sleep in tent on side of road tonight. ONE puntcture so far
Friday, November 6, 2009
Thursday, November 5, 2009
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Mark & Arnie successfully arive in Perth
Well done boys.
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Route Map - Day 1 to Day 5
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