Jayne Blackwell

24 Hour Spinathon 2022

I am taking part in the 24 Hour Spinathon and fundraising for premature and critically-ill babies in The Royal Hospital for Women's Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU). 

Each year, the NICU cares for over 1,000 premature and critically-ill babies - some born as early as 24 weeks. 

All funds raised through the 24 Hour Spinathon will help fund ground-breaking research to give these babies the best chance of survival.

Every dollar will make a meaningful difference.

I'm fundraising for my baby boy Joe x

Our baby boy Joe was born 9 weeks early at the Royal Hospital and was looked after so well by the doctors and nurses of the Special Care Baby Unit. Unfortunately there were complications as Joe had a serious heart condition. He passed away in our arms in April 2019 aged 5 weeks and 1 day.

We didn't have long enough with our little boy but we are incredibly grateful for the love and care shown to Joe by all the staff at the Royal. In his short life we were privileged to witness his strength, tenacity and bravery. We read to him, bathed him, held him and cared for him. Without the benefits of previous life saving research projects, we would not have shared those 36 special days as a family.

This year we are raising money so that one of Joe's Doctors, Dr Tim Schindler, can carry out much needed and life saving research to improve the outcomes for premature and critically ill babies. 

For all the families and babies of the future who need specialist care, this is for you and this is Joe's gift.


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Thank you to my generous donors

$520

Miriam Moynihan

$399

Cindy Xin

Dearest Jayne, I have gone through a few video clicks and learn what you and Mike have been doing to help more premature babies to have chances to live in memory of Joe. I can feel you both deeply and I admire how you turn such great grief to strength and hope! I am sure Joe will be smiling up in the sky when he sees his lovely parents and friends to spin the bikes overnight for him and more premature babies! Love you and wish the Hope and love from Joe continue to grow! In loving memory of Joe Blackwell Love Cindy and the family

$369.25

Ellie

Go Jayno! You will smash it. Thinking of you and your beautiful boy Joe. Luatw Xxx

$263.75

Alex Sinclair

I’ll never forget meeting Joe. A beautiful boy with an incredible legacy. So proud of you! Spin your guts out! Love you! xxx

$263.75

Maree Oreilly

Just saw your family on the project. We need to look after our fellow man, the special doctors and nurses so they are able to continue to provide the critical care required, god bless you Jayne mike joe and your cute daughter dd

$263.75

Fiona Winning

Go Go Go Jayne and team!

$263.75

Leopard Ladies

So proud of your achievements. Well done.

$263.75

Lisa, Steve & Ash

A wonderful event for such a valuable cause. Baby Joe blessed you both and will continue to bless other families through this xx sending love

$263.75

Anna Healey

Beautiful Jayne (and Mike, Phoebe and of course Joe) The courage, kindness, strength and compassion of you and your family is overwhelming. I am in awe of you guys and this phenomenal way you are honouring Joe, and helping so many other families in return. Proud of you ❤️

$263.75

Aurora Salter

$250

Anonymous

Good luck and keep up the great work

$250

Adrian Bohm

$211

Yeji Koh

❤️

$158.25

Carina And Chris

Dear Jayne and Mike. Once again you guys are amazing - huge congratulations on yet another tremendously successful event. You should be very very proud. Lots of love The Neales

$105.50

Paul Haseler

Dear Jayno, my bike riding days are gone, but it is a pleasure to support your project on behalf of premature babies. Lots of love to you and Mike. PaulH

$105.50

Caty Carfrae

You're amazing Jayne. A beautiful cause x

$105.50

Jess Brookes

What an incredible thing you are doing in the name of your beautiful Joe. Sending all my love to you and your family Jayne xx

$105.50

Anonymous

It’s a great cause in what you are doing ! Keep it up!

$105.50

Christine James

My son and daughter in law (28 weeks pregnant with twins (one sadly has paased away and will be stillborn) have in recent weeks been touched by the wonderful staff at RHW. The midwife's. fetal experts and social workers. My donation is small in gesture but am hoping goes along way to support such great work.

$105.50

Mia Patoulios

What a wonderful way to celebrate baby Joe. Much love, Mia

$105.50

Nancy-maree, Reg & Arlo

Best of luck to you all! I wish I could be there to spin the legs with you x

$105.50

Sara And Marg (jess)

With love from us both xx

$105.50

Sara De Lloyd

Wish I could be there spinning with you! You and Mike are an absolute inspiration. Sending lots of love, Sara, Matt, Elis and Tomos xxx

$105.50

Jamie Winbank

ALOHA!!! You got this lady! You go Glen Coco!!!

$105.50

Mimi And Friends

Your amazing… best mum ever xxx

$105.50

Sarah Vella

$105.50

Jo Nisbet

Love that this little superhero called Joe made you a mumma, and turned you into one too. 😘 To the Superhero’s ✨

$105.50

Naomi & James

Thankyou for giving us the opportunity to contribute to this much needed cause. Xx

$105.50

Graham Hosking

Good luck Jayno. Congrats on all the money raised for a great cause x

$105.50

Monique Davis

As always, sending all my love x

$105.50

Elizabeth Waite

Here's to getting you all through that Late Night Hour. Pump up the Jam! For baby Joe and all the incredible work you're doing for others Jayne & Mike. With love from the UK xx

$105.50

Elizabeth Waite

Here's to getting you all through that Late Night Hour. Pump up the Jam! For baby Joe and all the incredible work you're doing for others Jayne & Mike. With love from the UK xx

$105.50

Anonymous

$105.50

Lachlan & Maddi Sayer

Spin hard. Some would say GIDDY UP!! Sorry we can’t be there. We love you and your beautiful family.

$79.13

Ben White

$52.75

Ann-maree Perry

Congratulations for working so hard for others on behalf of Joe x

$52.75

Emma Blanshard

What an amazing legacy Jayne. Wishing you all the best for Friday.

$52.75

Emma B

Keep being amazing JB! Good luck, spin hard. Lots of love to you, Mike, Phoebe and Joe xx

$52.75

Jennifer Cooper

Good luck with the Spinathon!

$52.75

Suz & Robbo

Love ya bouncy Rouncy

$52.75

Steven Lloyd

Well done to everyone involved. Such a fantastic thing you do, all Champions. Sending love

$52.75

Roxy

Such a beautiful legacy for Joe. So many families to benefit. Keep spinning! Much love xxx

$52.75

Tony Hopkinson

Nice one Jayne! good luck with the spinathon!

$52.75

Brenda Swift

Love from Aunty Bren

$52.75

Bec W

Sending love to you all.

$52.75

Jamie Duffy

Well done

$52.75

Natalie King

$52.75

Anthony Carthew

Sending love to you both!

$52.75

John Henderson

SPIN, SPIN!!! All the best John & Theanna

$52.75

Jess Aitken

Joe Blackwell you beautiful boy, what a legacy!! So proud of you all ❤️ Go Jayno you supermum!! Xxx

$52.75

Ellie Patel

You guys are amazing

$52.75

Sue And Ian Coates

Well done to you all love Ian and Sue xx

$52.75

Uschi Johnson

$52.75

Eliza Alsop

$50

Tracy Jaques

Big love to you all for the spinathon ♥️

$26.38

Megan, Ben, Gruff And Cari Xx

Go team Blackwell! Amazing effort for beautiful Joe.

$26.38

Suzanne Freeman

❤️

$26.38

Lynda Carruthers

Lots of love to you and your darling little angel Joe...xx

$26.38

Monica Holcombe

I’ve donated to both yours and Mikes page. Love you both and well done!! Hope to see you soon!

$26.38

Beccy Stephenson

Amazing achievement. Sending lots of love, Bec, Phil and Ollie xx

$26.38

Tegan Redinbaugh

This is wonderful Jayne! Big love to you. xx

$25

Peter Grutt

$21.10

Hannah Mcleod

You and Mike are incredible people. Best of luck!

$21.10

Hayley Paris Soh

$10.55

Simone Louise Parrott

$10.55

Bc

All the best with the fundraising, best Baptiste

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