West Australians tackle 24-hour challenges for Telethon

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 17 Oct, 10:02 · Archive

Dozens of West Australians are running marathons and swimming in 24-hour challenges to raise money for Telethon.

Dozens of West Australians are spending the weekend pushing their body to the limit in 24-hour community challenges to raise funds for Telethon.

Fitstop Applecross member Jaymee-Lee Quarmby is running 5km on the hour from 12.30pm on Saturday, planning to complete 120km over 24 hours. The marathon effort started at the Rowing Pavilion at 12pm on Saturday, with dozens of members joining Ms Quarmby for her first 5km. Fitstop Applecross manager Noah Ash said he would join her for the graveyard shift from about midnight on Saturday. "We're pretty proud of the community we've built, and it's so good to see everyone getting around Jaymee and the incredible cause of Telethon," he said.

Meanwhile in Perth's north, the inaugural 24-hour swimathon is on at Wanneroo Aquamotion, with nearly 90 swimmers taking the plunge for Telethon. City of Wanneroo mayor Linda Aitken said she was proud her local community could give back and get involved.

Every dollar raised through these and other 24-hour fundraisers will go directly toward Telethon to support sick children and families across Western Australia.

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• Telethon 2026: Dozens of West Aussies spend weekend pushing body to limit with 24-hour community challengesDozens of West Australians are spending the weekend pushing their body to the limit as they dig deep for Telethon.Perth Now · 17 Oct, 09:35
• Telethon 2026: Dozens of West Aussies spend weekend pushing body to limit with 24-hour community challengesDozens of West Australians are spending the weekend pushing their body to the limit as they dig deep for Telethon.The West Australian · 17 Oct, 09:35

In this story: Jaymee-Lee Quarmby · Noah Ash · Linda Aitken · Fitstop Applecross · Wanneroo Aquamotion · Telethon · Western Australia

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