Hero: Sue & Steve Eltis
Event: Three legged world record
Event Date: 24 Oct 08

Three legs for Epilepsy

My target: $5,000.00Online total: $3,494.90 AUD

I'm one of 85000 Qlder's with epilepsy. All of us really appreciate your support. Thanks, Sophie E

Some Extra Special Thank You's

20 Nov 08 11:22 AM
Posted by Sue & Steve Eltis
Hi Everyone,

we have started the process of writing to all our wonderful, friends, family and supporters who helped us achieve our result.

However we wanted to use this forum as an opportunity to highlight some people whose contribution went far beyond amazing.

To the Epilepsy Qld team, you are amazing and your unending support to Sophie and us makes us proud to be associated with you. Particularly Helen, Susan, Marg, Judy, Yvette and of course Sophie's favorite Little Poss !!

To Eatons Hill State school, we cannot have asked for any more support. To all the teachers and support staff, thank you so much for volunteering your time and also for bringing the children down to share in the excitement. Particular thanks to Principal Clyde Campbell, Deputy Principals Helen Henrich and Marg McKinnon, Nicola & John Moores (thanks again for the "special cream"), Mary-Ann Mellor, Melinda Iacovella, Nicole Bird, Renee Wilkie, Cathy Leslie, Leigh Page, Lorna McCumstie and Mara Graham for their great help both on the day and with the education of our children.

To our parents, thank you so much for your support leading up to and during the event, there were certainly times where we needed some inspiration to get us through and you provided it. And also for tending to our wounds and helping us recuperate in the days following the event.

To our donors, thank you so much, we have been astounded and humbled by the generosity of so many to the point where we do not want to single anyone or group out, rather just reiterate a sincere thanks for your help.

To our sponsors, your support was invaluable, Particularly Skins (our major sponsor) who were awesome and whose product helped us not just achieve but survive the gruelling 24 hours. Also thanks to Woolworths at Warner, Westfield Strathpine, Fitness First at Fortitude Valley.

To the media, a huge thanks to 612 ABC Brisbane, your coverage was awesome !! Particular thanks to Spencer Howson, Rebecca Levingston, Anne O'Keeffe and Kelly Higgins-Devine. Also to Rod Tiley and Faith Jarvis at 4BC's afternoon program, thank you so much for your assistance. Also the team at Quest Newspapers, thanks for your excellent print and video coverage. And to Lee at the Westerner for your very clever and well-thought-out articles.

To the many people who walked with us for extended periods during the walk, particularly David Puxty, Fabio & Nat Pavanello, the Lords XI cricket team, Colleen Owen, Laine (thanks so much for the massage) Rozanne Burley, the Qld Roar boys. And to Glen Archer for his selfless act in helping us out with medical supplies, without this we probably would not have made it through the night.

And to our own wonderful children, who put up with Mum & Dad being not as involved in their lives as usual while were training and for their understanding and love before, during and after the walk, you are the ones who understand better than anyone that we are just normal people who tried to make a difference.

We realise there will be some people we will have missed in this note and for that we sincerely apologise, please know however your efforts have been absolutely both appreciated and worthwhile.

Love to all,

Sue & Steve

PS - we will post more blogs as developments with Guinness World Records continue

Epilepsy Queensland, a member of Epilepsy Australia

Epilepsy Queensland specifically assists Queenslanders affected by Epilepsy. Our 1300 852 853 Helpline provides information about epilepsy, resources, emotional support, counselling, practical information and a referral service. Our Family Support Program is for parents of a child with uncontrolled epilepsy or a child with epilepsy and another disability. We work with Queensland teachers to provide a resource kit, assist with problem solving and advise on epilepsy and learning disability/behaviour issues. Children can join the Little Poss Club and meet Little Poss at training sessions and functions and talk to him through www.LittlePoss.com or Facebook. Parents' workshops and In-service workshops are provided for disability, health, education and other human service providers. Epilepsy Queensland staff can attend hospital clinics, workplaces or schools to assist individuals or families with accessing medical assistance and support families in the management of epilepsy. Epilepsy is the world's most common serious brain disorder affecting 1 in 50 people. www.epilepsyqueensland.com.au.

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Sue & Steve ’s Supporters:
Isabel McLeod 20 Nov 08 donation $10.00 AUD great effort, well done
Greg & Sonya Burns & family 20 Nov 08 donation $50.00 AUD well done, great effort, great cause !!
Heidi, Adrian, Catherine and Matthew Sturk 20 Nov 08 donation $25.00 AUD Well done on your inspirational walk!! We have great admiration for your courage and effort. You are doing a wonderful job of raising awareness of epilepsy.
Judy Dolan 08 Nov 08 donation $20.00 AUD
Winton family 07 Nov 08 donation $50.00 AUD What an amazing effort. Congratulations. Love Jodie, Murray, Emily and Rebecca
Couch Family 04 Nov 08 donation $50.00 AUD
Linda Lavarch 03 Nov 08 donation $100.00 AUD Congratulations - you are an inspiration to us all
Nath Eltis 02 Nov 08 donation $50.00 AUD Goreat work guys....We are all very proud of your efforts !
BRETT,SHARON,CAITLIN, LILLY 01 Nov 08 donation $25.00 AUD CONGRATULATIONS AMAZING
BREANA SIMONE AND FAMILY 31 Oct 08 donation $50.00 AUD congratulations on breaking the record. Amazing! Hope you are resting, Say hi to Sophie, Clayton and Kye
V-Net Solutions Pty Limited 29 Oct 08 donation $500.00 AUD Well Done - Sue & Steve
Moores Family 28 Oct 08 donation $50.00 AUD Well done guys! You are an absolute inspiration. We enjoyed the time spent with you and admire the courage and commitment you had!
Pauly Hughes 28 Oct 08 donation $25.00 AUD Hi Sue & Steve, Congratulations on an amazing feat. You are an inspiration to us all.
28 Oct 08 donation $340.90 AUD
Dawson Petie 28 Oct 08 donation $50.00 AUD Well done
Trish Wade 27 Oct 08 donation $25.00 AUD Congratulations on your fantastic achievement!
Murray Watt 27 Oct 08 donation $50.00 AUD Congratulations Sue and Steve. An incredible achievement! The school noticeboard looks great!
27 Oct 08 donation $30.00 AUD
27 Oct 08 donation $50.00 AUD
Col and Cath Dobson 27 Oct 08 donation $20.00 AUD Congratulations Sue and Steve on a wonderful achievement.