Another wonderful Memory Lane journey made possible by you

"Thank you to everyone who makes Memory Lane possible! Your gifts leave families like mine with remarkable and everlasting memories for life."

Thanks to your amazing support, Flying Doctor Memory Lane helps Victorians in end-of-life care visit a place of personal significance to them, one last time. It could be to take in a favourite ocean view, or to visit the street where they grew up. 

For John, it was a final trip to watch his favourite footy team. You may recall reading John and Janmaree’s moving story in our recent Christmas Appeal and we would like to say a huge thank you to all of you who kindly donated to this special Appeal. Together you raised an amazing $258,981 to help us extend this service to even more Victorians in the future. 

Just 48 hours before John passed peacefully, he got to experience his final wish with Flying Doctor Memory Lane – watching his beloved Narre Warren Magpies footy team, surrounded by loved ones and friends. 

Treasured memories 

When Memory Lane volunteers, Harry and Jaimee, arrived at John’s home that morning, John immediately sat up in bed, which is something he hadn’t done for weeks.  

His unexpected burst of energy shows how much joy this wonderful service can bring to someone in their final days. The fact is, John simply couldn’t wait to get to the game that day – and support like yours made that wish possible for him.  

“John’s last day was such an incredibly profound experience,” says Janmaree. “And John got his simple and special wish... fish and chips at the local football club watching his Narre Warren Magpies team get across the line and win, surrounded by family, friends and loved ones. 

What a day! And the care we received from the Memory Lane team will stay with us forever.” 

100% made possible by you 

The Flying Doctor Memory Lane service, from our custom-built transport vehicles, to training and support for volunteers like Harry and Jaimee, is entirely funded by amazing Flying Doctor supporters like you. 

Our expertise in patient transport enables us to provide this unique and meaningful service, yet we couldn’t do it without you. 

Thank you for the golden memories you made possible for John and Janmaree’s family. And please know that any extra donation you make today, will help us to extend the Flying Doctor Memory Lane service to even more Victorians. 

"For John to be out there that last day, doing what he loved, meant everything to us. It was joyous!"

If you would like to find out more about Memory Lane, or if you would like to book a trip for a loved one, please email memorylane@rfdsvic.com.au