Meet our Extreme Fundraisers

The Foundation is continuously grateful for the support provided by our Extreme Fundraisers who attempt superhuman challenges to raise awareness and funds for our sight restoring work.

Read more about their recent and upcoming achievements below:

Sydney's largest fun run supporting The Foundation
Participants in this year's City2Surf have been challenged to raise over $1 million for charity. Find out who's running for Fred and how you can sign up or support someone. More....

Mums Kick ontop of the world
A group of adventurers known as Wild Women on Top sent their "Mums Kick" team to Russia and summited Mt Elbrus in their efforts to climb the highest Seven Summits on the planet. More....
Once is not enough - the Marathon des Sables
Andrew Cohen plans to re-compete in the Marathon des Sables for The Foundation in 2008 after a successful finish in 2007. More....
Swimming blind across the Catalina Channel
Blind marathon swimmer James Pittar has not only crossed Sydney Harbour for The Foundation, but took his challenge to The Catalina Channel Marathon in 2006 . More....
Walking to the four courners of Japan
Ian Fraser and Chris Lynch will raise funds for The Foundation up until Spring 2008 when they walk to the Four Corners of Japan. More....
Venturing to Nepal
In October, Brenden Savage will venture to Nepal to attempt to climb Ama Dablam, a 6860 metre mountain peak, while fundraising for The Foundation. More....
Conquering Mt Aconagua
Our fearless fundraiser Stephen Lennard successfully conquered Mt Aconagua, the tallest mountain outside of the Himalayan region standing at an incredible 6,962m. More....
Restoring sight to 600 by running the Marathon de Sables
Markus Shar and Joshua Kennedy White will run the infamous Marathon de Sables in Morocco next year with the aim of restoring sight to at least 600 people. More....
Forty three cycling fanatics, 3,000 km
Forty three cycling fanatics from All Trails raised more then $55,000 by riding the gruelling 3,000 Km distance across the Nullarbor Plain between Perth and Sydney. More....

The dedication, determination and spirit of adventure of these individuals and groups would make Fred Hollows proud. We congratulate and thank each and every one and wish them all the best for their ongoing and future pursuits.

Interested in becoming a Community Fundraiser? Then find out more!