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West Australian
09-05-2025
- Health
- West Australian
Ethan Stirrat: Perth doctor conquerors Marathon Murph to raise funds for his charity Hurt to Help
A Perth doctor has put his body to the test, conquering Marathon Murph in the name of charity. Ethan Stirrat took on the incredible fitness challenge in support of his charity Hurt to Help last month. Marathon Murph involves running two marathons within a day and completing almost 10,000 exercises in between each run. The 25-year-old doctor was doing it for the childhood cancer patients that his charity supports. 'I chose to do this, I chose to put myself in this position, I can stop at any time, there are a lot of people out there in worse positions that they don't have a say in,' he told Nine news. 'One of our beautiful recipients, Eliza, unfortunately lost her battle with cancer . . . we're doing this for her.' To complete the challenge Dr Stirrat ran 84.4km, completed 7176 squats, and 608 pull-ups, all while wearing a 20lb weighted vest. Dr Sirrat didn't complete the challenge without injury; he tore his rotator cuff just after the first marathon. The 21-hour event was hosted by Habitual Strength. The dedicated young doctor was celebrated by his charity on Instagram. 'Ethan Stirrat just completed the Marathon Murph—and it was more than just a brutal test of grit. He did it to raise funds for Hurt to Help, supporting families impacted by medical emergencies, domestic violence, and disasters,' they said. 'He pushed through pain so others don't have to face theirs alone.' Dr Sirrat founded the charity Hurt to Help, which provides crucial financial aid to individuals and families affected by medical issues, accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence, and other crises. 'Our mission is to build a fully transparent charity that directly connects donors with recipients, showcasing exactly where every dollar goes and the impact it makes,' the charity said on its website. Hurt to Help is an official charity partner of Run for a Reason, and it's calling on West Aussies to run with them on Sunday May 25 in support of Australians going through tough times. Ethan Stirrat will complete another treacherous fitness endeavour tomorrow, competing in the Margaret River Ultra Marathon.
Perth Now
23-04-2025
- Health
- Perth Now
Bailey's mission for uncle Shaun
For Hocking's Bailey Richards, taking on a gruelling 80km ultramarathon is more than just a test of endurance; it's a way of giving back and honouring his uncle Shaun who lives with cerebral palsy. You may have spotted Richards running laps of Lake Joondalup for the past few months, where he's been preparing for the Margaret River Ultra Marathon. Richards is aiming to raise $5000 for Ability WA, which has supported his uncle throughout his life. Your local paper, whenever you want it. For more than 70 years, Ability WA has been a leading not-for-profit provider of disability services, assisting families across WA. Having seen the impact of Ability WA's support for families like his, Richards felt compelled to do something impactful for the organisation, driven by his close relationship with his uncle, who has been a huge part of his life. 'He's a reminder of what real determination looks like,' Richards said. 'His strength, resilience, and outlook on life inspire me every single day. Running this ultramarathon is nothing compared to what he pushes through daily. 'Ability WA has given my family support, care and resources that have made a real difference in my uncle's quality of life.' Bailey Richards with his uncle Shaun. Credit: Supplied So far, Richards has raised over $1600 towards his $5000 goal. Last year, Richards ran four marathons but this will be his biggest challenge yet — running from Hamelin Bay to Howard Park. 'Training has been intense. I've been putting in lots of hours and kilometres a week, mixed in with recovery work,' he said. 'It's a massive step up from anything I've done before, but I wanted to push myself out of my comfort zone for a cause that means a lot to me. 'Fundraising through this ultramarathon felt like a powerful way to give back and raise awareness.' Richards has been hard at work training for the ultramarathon. Credit: Supplied About 34,000 Australians live with cerebral palsy, which affects movement, co-ordination, muscle tone and posture. Although there's no cure, physiotherapists and occupational therapists help significantly with daily tasks. Given the NDIS can't cover everything needed, David Edwards, Ability WA chief customer officer, said that fundraisers like Richards' are crucial in the charity's ability to provide additional support and commended his dedication to making a difference. 'Community fundraising always holds a special place for Ability WA because it is always driven by connection, as with Bailey and his uncle and family, along with our support teams at Ability WA,' he said. 'Perhaps the greatest impact, beyond financial, is the ongoing conversation of inclusion of people living with disability in all aspects of life.' If all goes to plan in Margaret River on Saturday, May 10, Richards hopes this race marks the beginning of something much bigger. 'I'm hoping this is just the start of my ultra running journey, and I already have plans of running across Australia. To be part of Richards' journey, donations can be made here:
