Our Story
We Turn Challenge
Into Change.
Hurt to Help is a WA-based DGR charity that raises funds through athletic challenges.
Our athletes and ambassadors push themselves through physical discomfort to help individuals and
families facing hardship caused by medical issues, accidents, natural disasters, domestic violence,
and other life-changing crises.
Our mission: a fully transparent charity that directly connects donors with recipients —
showing exactly where every dollar goes and the real impact it makes.
Turning pain into purpose for Western Australian families.
Every donation provides meaningful financial support to vulnerable WA families — right when they need it most.
See the Families We've Helped →
Est. Narembeen, WA — 2023
What We Do
A charity built on courage, community & transparency.
Hurt to Help was founded in Narembeen in the Eastern Wheatbelt of Western Australia. Born from a belief that sport and physical challenge can be a force for genuine community good, we connect people who want to help with the families who need it most.
We are a DGR-registered charity, meaning all donations are tax-deductible. More importantly, our model ensures that 100% of community donations go directly to recipients — not administration, not overheads.
Athletes Raise the Funds
Our athletes commit to endurance events and physical challenges, raising specified amounts each year through their efforts.
Families Are Nominated
WA families facing hardship from medical crises, accidents, domestic violence or natural disasters are nominated by their communities.
Donations Flow Directly
100% of community donations go straight to recipient families — with full transparency on where every dollar lands.
The People Behind It
Meet the Team
Founder & Director
Ethan Stirrat
Born and raised in the Eastern Wheatbelt, Ethan is a doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and an accomplished ultra-marathon runner. As the driving force behind Hurt to Help, he leads by example — turning personal challenge into meaningful impact across Western Australia.
Director & Secretary
Lynda Cornish
Proudly Ethan's mum and inaugural Director. A Deputy Principal at Narembeen District High School with over 30 years working with children in rural areas, Lynda is at the forefront of every event and planning session, shaping initiatives that make a real difference.
Director
Laura Butler
A highly experienced professional spanning education, non-profits and financial services. Laura holds an MBM, Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance and a BCom. She sits on numerous non-profit boards nationally, focusing on empowering young people, women and disadvantaged groups across rural WA.
Treasurer
Brodie Chalwell
A Financial Services Consultant at Smith Coffey, Brodie oversees the organisation's financial operations and long-term sustainability. He also leads by example on the physical side — completing the Busselton Half Ironman, Bin 2 Bin Marathon, and preparing for the Solo Rottnest Channel Swim.
Committee Member
Stephanie Gregory
Originally from Ireland, Steph has called the Wheatbelt home for 16 years. She works at CBH Group and recently completed a Bachelor of Business (HRM). Passionate about regional communities, Steph brings fresh energy and dedication to the Hurt to Help team.
Committee Member
Clint Butler
A fourth-generation farmer based in Narembeen, Clint is the Secretary of the Narembeen Football Club and course coordinator for the Bin to Bin Marathon. He also led the inaugural Hurt to Help Football Round for the Eastern District Football League, continuing in 2026.