“What an experience- one I’ll never forget.”
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That’s how Southern Highlands CrossFit coach and firefighter Caitlin Danyi described the recent Fire Fighter’s Climb for Motor Neurone Disease.
Ms Danyi was joined by almost 450 Fire and Rescue NSW firefighters, who each raced up the 98 floors of Sydney Tower on October 14 wearing their full turnout kit – around 20kg worth of gear.
Her determination pushed her to finish in the top 12 per cent of all the firefighters, finishing as the eighth fastest female in just over 15 minutes.
“It was fun and inspiring climbing the stairs with hundreds of other firefighters- all for one purpose, raising much-needed funds and awareness for Macquarie University in finding a cure for motor neurone disease,” she said.
“I cannot wait to do it all again next year.”
Ms Danyi’s partner’s father, Jeff Cooper, has motor neurone disease and his experience made the tower climb more poignant and motivating for her.
“I know what it’s like for Jeff to live with this disease so I’m determined to raise as much money as possible to find the cause and cure for MND,” she said.
“I’m so close to my target of $4000 so I invite everyone to donate please by the end of October.”
To support Caitlin’s tower climb with a donation for MND research, visit her fundraising page at https://firiesclimb.gofundraise.com.au/page/caitlindanyi
