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Carolyn Wilson

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.

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$6,602

My Goal

$6,000

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So far this year I helped provide...

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Thank you to my Sponsors

BREAKTHROUGH Donor

$500

Michael And Jane

Go Carolyn, Love Michael and Jane ♥️♥️♥️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️🏊‍♀️

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

$223.66

Anonymous

Brilliant effort Carolyn. Absolute embodiment of the RPH ED culture. Servio!

BREAKTHROUGH Donor

$223.66

Joanna Hardcastle

Great Cause , swim well xx

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

$212

The Wlkins

I wish I could be there to swim along side of you for a few laps!

$211

Jeanne Tomlinson

$158.25

Susan Pearson

$126.60

Maeve

You are the embodiment of generosity and kindness always Carolyn! Swim, swim, swim!! ❤️ Maeve

$116.97

Self-donation Match Thanks To Minres

$116.97

Carolyn Wilson

$115

Neil Wilson

$115

Minres Matched Giving

$115

Julia George

To my favourite Garden Variety Emergency Physician and all around inspiration x

$115

Tom Wilson

$115

Johnny Iliff

Great work Carolyn!! Such a worthy cause 😀

$115

Minres Matched Giving

$115

Jacinta Dawson

Go you good thing! 💪

$115

Minres Matched Giving

$115

Anonymous

$115

Stephen Macdonald

Don’t fall asleep 😴

$115

Minres Matched Giving

$115

Katherine Langdon

Great effort Carolyn

$115

Sue Woolfenden

Go Caz!

$115

Ross Franke

$115

Michelle Johnston

Go sister!!! 🏊

$109

Ciselle Meier

go CCREM!

$105.50

Daniel Fatovich

Go Carolyn!

$105.50

Grant Waterer

Go you! Fantastic to see RPH contributing to this worthy effort.

$105.50

Melanie Naylor

$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 😍

$105.50

David Mccutcheon

Go superfish!

$105.50

Graeme Mccarthy

Well done you !!xx

$100

Tom Jowitt

$100

Minres Matched Giving

$100

Monica

Amazing! Swim well and enjoy yourself.

$84.40

Caroline Potter

$55.92

Bec Streeton

$55.92

Nadine Hughes

Go Carolyn!

$55.92

Chris Offer

Almost at target , well done …. Don’t stop now 👍❤️

$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

$55.92

Jane Sanders

Go Carolyn!

$55.92

Abbott

Awesome 👍🏼☺️

$55.92

Kate Isaachsen

Go team!

$55.92

Amanda Perez

$55.92

Edith Wilson

$55.92

Minres Matched Giving

$55.92

Daithi De Baroid

$55.92

Minres Matched Giving

$55.92

Angela Okereafor

Ever inspiring. What a wonderful woman you are. Best of luck!!

$55.92

Cath And Matk

You go girl

$55.92

Jess S

What an inspiration you are!! Have a wonderful swim.

$55.92

Nicole Swan

Go girl. I hope you don't get too cold xx

$55.92

Anonymous

Lovely to have you guys on the street

$52.75

Valerie

Hi Carolyn I heard about this through the Bahai community. Good on you.

$52.75

Quentin Lewis

Thanks to Caroline for bringing this worthy project to my attention.

$50

Minres Motivator

$50

Carmel Churchward

Well done carolyn

$50

Richard Leslie

$42.20

Jenny Bailey

Good luck!!! ❤️

$31.65

Rae

Best of luck with the swim and the recovery!

$26.38

Charlie Offer (favourite Son)

Go mum! So slay

$26.38

Marianna Delaiti

$26.38

Clancy

$21.10

Helen Hamersley

Love your work Carolyn, what a worthy cause! Hope you have a fantastic swim with all your teammates

$20

Minres Motivator

$8.44

Charlie Offer

2k!

$5

Anonymous