Hurt to Help Limited
Who
We Are.
A Western Australian community built on grit, compassion, and the belief that pushing through hardship can lift others out of it.
Narembeen, Eastern Wheatbelt
Our Story
We Turn Challenge
Into Change
Hurt to Help was born in Narembeen in 2023 — a small town in Western Australia's Eastern Wheatbelt with a big heart. Founded by Ethan Stirrat, a doctor and ultra-marathon runner who grew up in this region, the organisation was built on a simple but powerful idea: the pain of pushing your body to its limits can be channelled into something meaningful for others.
We are a DGR-registered charity that connects athletes taking on extraordinary physical challenges with Western Australian families facing hardship — medical crises, accidents, domestic violence, and natural disasters.
What makes us different is our commitment to complete financial transparency. Every dollar donated through our athletes goes directly to recipient families. Not a portion — all of it.
"100% of community donations go directly to recipients — no administration fees, no hidden deductions, no exceptions."
Our Model
How We Work
A three-step process that connects effort with impact — transparently, directly, and with full community accountability.
Athletes take on endurance events — ultra-marathons, triathlons, long-distance runs — and fundraise toward a defined target on behalf of a nominated family.
Western Australian families facing genuine hardship are nominated by their communities. We assess each nomination with care and compassion, ensuring support reaches those who need it most.
100% of donated funds are passed directly to the recipient family — with full transparency on how funds are distributed and what they enable.
The People Behind It
Meet the Team
Our board brings together medicine, education, finance, and deep roots in regional Western Australia — united by a shared commitment to community.
Founder
Doctor at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital and accomplished ultra-marathon runner. Born and raised in the Eastern Wheatbelt, Ethan combines his medical experience and athletic drive with a deep love for the community he grew up in.
Director
Deputy Principal at Narembeen District High School with over 30 years working with children in rural areas. Lynda brings a lifetime of service to regional WA — and as Ethan's mother, this truly is a family mission.
Director
MBM, Advanced Credential in Enterprise Governance, BCom. Laura brings extensive experience across education, nonprofits, and financial services, and currently serves on multiple nonprofit boards nationally.
Treasurer
Financial Services Consultant at Smith Coffey. An athlete in his own right, Brodie has completed the Busselton Half Ironman and the Bin 2 Bin Marathon — he understands both the financial and physical sides of Hurt to Help.
Committee
CBH Group employee with a Bachelor of Business (HRM). Originally from Ireland, Stephanie has called the Wheatbelt home for 16 years — bringing both an outsider's perspective and a true local's heart to the team.
Committee
Fourth-generation farmer in Narembeen, Secretary of Narembeen Football Club, and Course Coordinator for the Bin to Bin Marathon. Clint is deeply embedded in this community — and deeply invested in its future.
What Drives Us
Our Values
Everything we do is guided by these principles — from the events we run to the families we support.
Every dollar is accounted for. We publish exactly where funds go and report back to donors and communities on the impact made.
We are rooted in regional Western Australia. Our recipients, athletes, and board are all connected to the communities we serve.
We believe support means more when it is earned through genuine sacrifice. Our athletes commit to real physical challenges — no shortcuts.
No bureaucratic overhead between donor and recipient. Funds flow directly to families — that is a promise, not a policy.
We treat every family we support with the same respect and care we would want for our own. Hardship is not a character flaw.
Born in Narembeen, shaped by the Wheatbelt. We celebrate what regional WA communities can achieve when they come together.