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I'm stepping up for ICU

Every year, more than 200,000 people are admitted to intensive care units. Behind every one of those numbers is a person, a family, and a story that has been changed forever.

This May, I’m taking on the StepUp4ICU challenge, walking or running 200,000 steps to recognise every one of those patients, and the incredible ICU teams who care for them when it matters most.

Australia and New Zealand have some of the best ICU survival rates in the world. That’s no accident. It’s the result of ongoing investment in research, education, and training. But there is always more to be done to improve outcomes and support recovery after critical illness.

By supporting my challenge, you’re helping fund life-saving research and education. 100% of the funds raised through StepUp4ICU go towards advancing critical care and supporting the next generation of intensive care leaders.

This challenge is more than just steps, it’s about recognising lives, supporting families, and backing the people who stand on the frontlines of critical care every day.

I can’t do this alone. Will you help me reach my goal?

Whether you step up alongside me or support with a donation, your generosity will make a real difference to patients, families, and ICU teams.

Together, we can step up for ICU.

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My Steps for ICU

Monday 18th May

Hi, I’m Kat, the Fundraising Officer at the Intensive Care Foundation 

Creating this pilot challenge with the Foundation has been one of the highlights of my year. This pilot has taught both the Foundation and I so much as we’re looking ahead to the larger launch of StepUp4ICU in October. Seeing people come together, stay active and support intensive care research has been incredibly rewarding.

Throughout the challenge, I’ve stayed active by walking my dog Toby every day and keeping up to date with my workmates. It’s been motivating to see everyone encouraging each other and finding ways to fit more movement into their daily routines.

On a personal level, intensive care research is deeply important to me. My auntie spent eight weeks in intensive care as a patient after working as an ICU nurse herself. Watching her experience both sides of critical care gave me a real appreciation for the importance of research, innovation and the people who work tirelessly in ICUs every day. What makes her story even more inspiring is that after her recovery, she returned to critical care nursing.

That’s why challenges like StepUp4ICU matter. Every step helps support research and education that can improve outcomes for critically ill patients and their families. I’m so proud of what this pilot has achieved so far, and I can’t wait to see how much bigger our October challenge will become.

Thank you to my Sponsors

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