In Loving Memory of Helen Rita Dixon 24 Jan 1956 - 9 March 2025
My Updates
NEW Major Sponsor!
Monday 18th Aug
Peter and Maggie are in the Border Mail!
Wednesday 9th Jul Head to https://bit.ly/44zKqBn to read more about Peter and his epic fundraiser! Share
Front Page News!
Wednesday 18th Jun🎉 Big news for Peter! After appearing on TV, he's now made the front page of the Alpine Observer and Myrtleford Times! 📰👏
Don’t get the paper? No worries – you can read the story online! 💻📲
- Peter's paddle for a purpose
Pensioner Pete on 7 News
Monday 16th Jun
Major Sponsor!
Wednesday 28th May
Who's our Queen?
Tuesday 6th May
Thank you to my Sponsors
$20k
Toll Transport Pty Ltd
$20k
Bright Hospital Op Shop
$2.52k
Shayne Liddell
Just keep paddling Peter. You are an inspiration. Your wonderful wife would be proud of you. I hope to meet you on your journey. Maybe even have s short paddle.
$2k
Rotary Club Of Bright
$1.02k
Mary And Jim Kondarios
We are privileged to know such a wonderful couple. Missing Helens smile. Go Pete 🚣
$1.02k
Barbara Romanowski
Helen is beaming over your commitment and love to see this through. Pete you’re a star. I’ll have you make super hero capes for Maggie and you. 😊
$1.02k
The Rowdy Nine
For Helen
$1.02k
Krystina Johnson
So proud of you. Xx
$1.02k
Georgia Taylor
Both you and mum are absolutely unforgettable! I love you so much, power the pensioner!
$1,000
Rotary Club Of Mount Beauty
$1,000
Bright Lions Club
$1,000
Commercial Club Albury
$1,000
Csc Colleague Match
CSC Colleague Match
$996
Pip
So sorry about Tony. You're doing an amazing thing Peter. We are so proud of you. Safe travels! xoxoxo
$515
Wei Been Aw
All the best.
$515
Ray And Dale Turner
Our thoughts to you and Helen PS. We hope you catch a fish !!!
$515
Julie Richardson
Good luck Pete.
$515
Peggy Barton
In loving memory of our brave, kind & selfless friend Helen, never giving in and always thinking of others.
$515
Club Savoy
$500
Corryong Lions Club
$500
Myrtleford Lions Club
$500
Star Hotel
For Helen
$440
Star Hotel Patrons
For Helen
$435
Carolinna Lee And Simon Kelley
All the best to you and Maggie May. A tremendous effort for a great cause and an amazing tribute to Helen. You are an Alpine Valleys Legend.
$400
Alpine Womens Group
$315
Robin Taylor
Bloody hell Pete your a legend Meet you at the mouth
$315
Dean And Hannah
Such an an amazing adventure Pete and Maggie May. We’re so disappointed we never had the chance to know Helen, she was obviously an incredible lady.
$315
Helen Smith
Go Peter! We're all cheering you on and you know Helen will be cheering the loudest and right beside you all the way ♡
$300
Jrb Automotive And Offroad
For Helen
$300
Geelong Fx-hz Holden Car Club Inc
$300
Greg Donald
$295
Nadia Neil
So proud of you Uncle Peter.
$263.75
Bladey
Great cause - go well!
$263.75
Martin Family
Go Pete
$263.75
Alliance Dental Group Vic
$263.75
Bree And Tim Fernandez
For my Aunty Helen, the kindest most beautiful soul. Proud of you Uncle Pete! Xxx
$257.75
Billy Dixon
Captain crumpet 👨✈️of the 7 seas, first mate Maggie May and. Deck-hand Geoff.. Mum would be so proud of you Maggie……… oh and you too Dad. This is a beautiful honour for Mum. Love Billy and Kelly ⚓️🏴☠️
$250.35
Kindy Patch Narara
The community of Narara Kindy Patch can't wait to see you achieve your tremendous achievement!
$250
Chiltern Lions Club
$250
Rutherglen Lodge No. 188
$250
Sophia Richardson
LOVE YOU UNCLE PETER xxxx Soph & Wez
$215
Hayley Dixon (favourite Daughter)
Proud of you Dad!
$211
Glenda Dixon
Proud of you Paddler Pete! 👍 Helen would be delighted ♥️
$211
Linda And Terry Marshall
Sending you good wishes , will be thinking of you all the way
$211
Lyn&frank Milburn
On ya Pete - we’re with you all the way
$211
Emily Dixon
Go you good thing! Wishing you all the best Uncle Pete. You're amazing xx
$211
Verona Sullivan
Our best wishes for you and Maggie May on your river journey
$211
Fatma Khoder
Wishing you all the best! 🙂 Hope you hit the goal and achieve even more!
$211
Maddy, Cleo And Baby
All of love Unlce Pete - You are an inspiration and so was Aunty Helen. She would be so proud of you.
$211
Fabrice Kwigize
$211
Bright Rod & Kustom Club .
$211
Roger Dixon
What a wonderful way to honour the life of Helen. I wish you every success in this challenging endeavour Peter
$211
Carleen Bisinella
$208.60
Paula& Kym Tilgals
You are amazing Peter. I'm sure Helen will be with you cheering you on your way. Safe journey Peter and Maggie. Ps ( no detours this time😂)
$206.20
Bright Cwa
Paddle well x
$200
Pauline Edwards
$200
Jan Walbrook
Go Pete and Geoff. Garry and I are cheering for you.
$200
Goldfield Holiday Units
Well done Peter. Looking forward to seeing your progress
$200
Toni & Erwin
Wishing you and Maggie all the very best in your quest raising funds for this important cause. Helen would be so proud!
$165
Star Hotel Patrons
For Helen
$158.25
Tony Earley
Best of luck for the big paddle. Helen would be so proud of you!!
$158.25
Isabella Richardson
Go Uncle Peter!!! Helen would be so proud. Love you, from Bella and Millie xoxo
$158.25
Adolf May
All the best Peter will be cheering you on. X
$158.25
Renae Spicer And Family
Helen always wore a smile no matter the circumstances, and was such a lovely and kind woman. The bright nursing team can’t wait to cheer you on from the sidelines Peter, good luck! xx
$150
Cafe Borellas
Best wishes for a safe trip.
$140
Ando & The Gang
For Helen
$110.72
Don And Ev Rupp
What a beautiful thing you are doing, Pete. We wish you safe travels . Helen was a delightful person, as are you. We hope you achieve your goals and perhaps we may see you somewhere along the way. God Bless. Xxx
$106.12
Russell Brown
Hey Hayley, It’s devastating that you have had to endure the loss of your mum, taken way too early from you all. That task at hand for your dad is courageous and I wish him every success in his endeavours, and more importantly, the community and research your raising awareness and support for. Best wishes, Russell & family x x
$106.12
Andrew Pooley
Regional towns need more funding for better health facilities. Keep paddling Peter!
$106.12
Laura Harris
Incredible work Peter! What an amazing way to honour Helen. Made my day to hear that you are doing this! Happy paddling :)
$106.12
Jane And Terry Kerby
$106.12
H Ken Annie Apples Pronk Appleby
All the beat Pete and Maggie on your journey love always H Ken Annie and Apples xxxx
$106.12
Milena Mcdonald
Beautiful Helen 🌸
$106.12
Russell Archbold
Great work Pete. Good on you mate!
$106.12
Lisa Kazazes
$106.12
Audrey Mitchell
Good luck Pete. For Helen xxoo
$106.12
Janette Jones
I always enjoyed having a chat with Helen at woolies, and once we sat next to each other at the cancer centre whilst we were having our treatment.
$106.12
Greg Green
Good luck Pete your going to need it
$106.12
Patsy Hunt
$106.12
Lyndall Newton
$106.12
Paul Carmichael
Go big Pete.
$106.12
Clive Sacher
best of luck!
$106.12
Sarah Clapperton
Go Pete! Helen would be so proud, miss her lovely smile around ❤️
$106.12
Michael Enright
Good on you Peter and the best of luck. I'm sure Helen would of been very proud. Much Love Michael
$106.12
Helen Carlson
Helen would be so proud of all you are doing to improve the lives of people affected by cancer. A wonderful way of honouring her memory.
$106.12
Ann Smith
All the best for a great paddle, in memory of H.
$106.12
Toni & Chris O’brien
$106.12
Loz Loz
$106.12
Barb & Trev
Great job pete
$106.12
Cathie & Jason
You are an inspiration Pete, our very best wishes 💪
$106.12
Clair Madden
Wish you well in your adventure Pete - Clair @ Toll, Perth
$106.12
June Kent
Go Pete, Helen and kids would be so proud of you.
$106.12
Miranda Newcomb
You’re such an amazing man doing an amazing thing
$106.12
Anonymous
Great idea, Peter. All the best for the trip.
$106.12
Mohamed Wazze
Keep strong and dont give up.
$106.12
Wanda & John
What a great thing to do Peter, Good luck on this amazing adventure that you and Maggie are embarking on.
$106.12
Rachel Murphy
For all the times you and Helen put up with our teenage antics. Good luck Peter, Maggie and Geoff.
$106.12
Amy Niesler
Uppa captain crumpet!!!
$106.12
Nadia
So amazing uncle Pete, aunty Helen will be with you all the way. Love Nadia, Rick & the kids xxx
$106.12
Sue And Arno Van Winden
You're legend Peter! Best wishes.
$106.12
John And Annie Robinson
Well done Peter - John & Annie
$106.12
Sherry Rodgers
$106.12
Veronica Mills-mateer
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Ron & Regina Malafiej
Good Luck Peter!
$106.12
Rodney Taylor
$103.72
Dan And Lou
Great effort, let us know when you’re heading for Murray Bridge. Take care
$100
Lawrie And Jess
For Helen
$100
Hele L’huillier
What a lovely fundraising venture for a great cause in memory of Helen. Thankyou to the Alpine Observer for printing this moving, front page article. Safe paddling, Peter.
$100
Dipan Adhikary
Great work !!!!!
$100
Olga Campbell-wood
Go Pete and Maggie!
$100
Jane White
Enjoy your journey
$95
Tony Richardson
Had a better month this month.
$85.48
Johanna Goldshmid
Best wishes to you and Maggie on your next venture! Xo
$80.25
Wayne Reade - Toll
$80.25
Liz W
Wishing Peter all the best with the power paddle! Giving our love to Georgia and the family! She's a killer cook and we love her goodies!
$80.25
Lisa Buckley
A fabulous thing to do. Helen would be proud. Sending you a big hug. Go Pete !!!!
$80.25
Mike Burston
Safe paddling
$80.25
Janice Kool
$78.45
Lucinda Douglass
Goodluck. What a beautiful way to remember, grieve and help change the future. Thankyou!
$75
Anthony Omogrosso
From the Omogrosso family xx
$74.10
Cathy Hewett
We all loved your Helen..she'd be looking down so proudly at you Pete
$64.67
Tanya Quinnell
Cheering you on Pete, best of luck
$60
Cheryl Shuey
For Helen
$54.12
Catherine Shaw
You are doing amazing things Peter Dixon. ❤️From Georgia"s work buddy
$54.12
Bird Family
Best of luck!
$54.12
Arun Anebajagane
Nice one Peter! Great spirit.
$54.12
Lee & Chris
$54.12
Eric Liaw
Hi Hayley, I resonate with your situation and fully supportive of what your dad is doing. I worked in Tamworth for many years and can relate to the community rallying behind your dad's endeavour. All the best to your dad's journey and remember to have fun.
$54.12
Benita And Tony Newcombe
$54.12
Glenn Parkes
$54.12
Michelle Mcallistet
$54.12
Andrea Saggers
$54.12
Vicki Newcomb
Good on ya old boy!!!
$54.12
Hayley Smith
$54.12
Addison Jobe
Love you Georgia x
$54.12
Will, Chester, Daphne, Frank And Reg Taylor
For all the cupcakes at Georgia's bake sale!
$54.12
Alex Morrison
Amazing effort. Well done.
$54.12
Quinn And Rose Dobson
All the best!
$54.12
Justin Hennessy
Best of luck on your paddle - an amazing cause and all the very best.
$54.12
Spencer Dixon
Best of luck Poobah, it’s awesome what you’re doing
$54.12
Samuel Franklin
$54.12
Jodie Germaine
This is a wonderful tribute to Helen. Safe paddling Peter. You’re amazing.
$54.12
Natalie Kelly
All the best, Peter.
$54.12
Gomathy Natarajan
$54.12
Ross Newland
$54.12
Kerry Cupitt
All the best on your journey - know you can do it. Hayley has faith in you.
$54.12
Lili And Tim
Hi Pete - we were so sorry to hear about Helen. That’s an awesome challenge you’ve set yourself there! Inspirational!! We’ll be thinking of you. Lili and Tim
$54.12
Adrian
All the best Peter wishing you safe travels
$54.12
Anonymous
Best of luck on your journey Pete
$54.12
Murray Pettinger
Good luck ! Amazing cause
$54.12
Mayu Shimura
$54.12
Anonymous
I'm sorry for your loss and I hope you are having a great adventure. This is a fantastic thing to do. Very inspiring.
$54.12
Alana, Ishmam, Maya And Hala Bari
Cheering you on from Holcombe Ave, what an inspiration
$54.12
Jill Chalwell
$54.12
Sue
Love and best wishes
$54.12
Lyndall H
$54.12
Anonymous
Good luck Pete. Wishing you every chance of a successful trip.
$54.12
Michelle Barker
$54.12
Vicki Losch
Safe trip Pete, Helen will be with you all the way.
$54.12
Wandilidogs Grooming
Good luck Peter and Maggie we hope you have an amazing and safe adventure down the Murray river. A wonderful tribute for Helen and raising money for a much needed service. Will be thinking of you and sweet Maggie. Donna.x
$54.12
Susan Anderson
Safe travels Peter.
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Betty Castricum
$54.12
Bruce Nordeck
$54.12
Robyn Wood
$54.12
Darin Lynch
$54.12
Heather & Greg Kelly
Good luck Peter to you and Maggie. A wonderful way to acknowledge your lovely wife Helen.
$54.12
Mary Bakkum
Thinking of you Peter,all the very best to you and your family.❤️
$54.12
Yvonne Ward
Paddle well, Pete
$54.12
Sharon Lidden
Good luck Peter
$54.12
The Maronis
Beautiful tribute and amazing challenge xx
$54.12
Renee Myhr
What you are doing is incredible and very inspirational
$54.12
Barbara Clapperton
Good luck.
$54.12
Gloria De Marchi
What an inspirational way to honour your wife and all those that have battled. .
$54.12
Jody Vlahandreas
Good luck Peter! Wishing you a safe journey
$54.12
Toll Group
Hope to help in a small way to contribute to Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre with new facilities, services and research.
$54.12
Gavin De Zylva
Great work Peter, good luck
$54.12
Jennifer Jones
$54.12
Habib
All the best mate, best wishes from the Roxy footy club
$54.12
Brodie Naggs
$54.12
Sammy Dagher
Good luck Peter. What you and your family are doing in memory of Helen is remarkable. The Roxburgh Park FNC is right behind you.
$54.12
Peter Lausch
$54.12
Peter Lausch
$54.12
Kelly Deaves
Well done Peter, what a lovely way to honour your beautiful wife and to raise much needed funds, I hope you can reach your fundraising goal :)
$54.12
Patrick Dennis
Go Captain Crummie
$54.12
Sally Bradley
A lovely tribute to Helen, Peter. I am a work colleague of Katrina, Helen’s sister. All the best with this great venture!
$54.12
Maddie
$54.12
Kate Davison
Well done Pete ! Helen would be so proud of you . 👏 Miss her beautiful smile ❤️
$54.12
Kylie Trotter
$54.12
Jenny Chalwell
Take it easy and enjoy the ride Peter
$54.12
Agnieszka Duff
Wishing you all the best,
$54.12
Anonymous
$54.12
Roslyn Pascoe
Good luck Peter you are doing a amazing thing
$54.12
Helena Messent
What an amazing experience and love that the dog goes too! Thinking of all you especially georgia 🩷
$54.12
Judy Williams
$54.12
Craig & Claire Shepherd
Go for it Peter! From the Holcombe Shepherds!!
$53.52
Jess Littlejohn
$52.92
Sarah Moore
$52.92
Leanne And Greg
You are amazing! Helen would be so proud of you. So glad you have Maggie keeping an eye on you.
$50
Georgia Sharp
$50
Matt Whiteoak
$50
Bethany Round
Good Luck Pete! This is incredible!
$50
Patsy Mckenzie
Best of luck Peter. What an incredible thing to do in Helens memory. Love from Scotland 🏴
$50
Alex Ferguson
$50
Jodi Carnes
Good luck Pete. I know Helen will be helping you through the difficult parts.
$50
Ben Dawson
$50
The Pywell Family
For Helen
$50
Jodie Plummer
All the best on your journey Peter.
$50
Jo Holland
For Helen
$50
Merri Nash
For Helen
$50
Ebony Milbourne
Well done to Peter and your family for supporting a great cause, from a daughter who also lost her mother, love and strength to you all ❤️
$50
A & L Hood
Wishing you a safe paddle Pete. I’m sure Helen will be with you in spirit every paddle stroke down the Murray River. Andy & Lisa
$50
Greg Egan
I know this journey will be one of many contradicting emotions. I'm glad you will have good friends by your side. I wish you smooth paddling.
$50
Kerrie Omeara
How proud she is I am sure .
$43.60
Sally Cocks
So sorry for your loss Peter. Good luck with the paddle, what a wonderful thing you are doing. Sally (AKA Brooke)
$40
Walwa Riverside Caravan Park
For Helen
$40
Ball Park Caravan Park Corowa
For Helen
$35
James Barnett
$33.15
Hudson Olsson
$33.15
Marg Malkin
So very sad to hear about Helen Pete.
$33.15
S Cooke
All the best
$33.15
Maggie & Col
Wonderful way to honour your darling wife, Peter. Take no risks and have fun.
$33.15
Tracy Edwards
Great cause - all the best!
$32.43
Sarah Geromichalos
Amazing Pete. We will be thinking of you and cheering you on from afar xx
$30
Miyo Stanton
$30
K Watts
$30
Brenna Waring
Best of luck Pete
$28.96
Indyanna Kenny
$27.81
Joy Carden
What a legend good luck and hope you enjoy
$27.81
Graham And Marilyn Holcombe Ave Neighbours
Well done, your a true inspiration. Love from Holcombe ave
$27.81
Lori Kim
Sending you Love from Toll USA ! ❤️
$27.81
Sharon Kneale
Thank you for raising funds for such a worthy cause. Best wishes.
$27.81
Laura Walkley
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Michelle Yarwood
So sorry for your loss Pete. You have raised so much money that will help many people. Amazing effort.
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Kane Fitzhenry
$27.81
Oliver Dixon
$27.81
Tre Vodden
🫶 from TV
$27.81
John Signorini
Wishing you all the best Peter. A great cause.
$27.81
Vic
Good on you Pete this is a massive undertaking in memory of your lovely wife. She will be with you every paddle stroke of your journey.
$27.81
Meg Moorhouse
Picked up your flyer at Bright and wish you all the best - Helen would be proud. I’m so sorry she has died. May this bring you meaning and some peace and purpose!
$27.81
Jenny Kerslake
You’re a wonderful man to be doing this, all the very best and I’m sure that your wife will be with you in those quiet moments while you’re paddling 😊
$27.81
Jonalyn Laxa
GOD BLESS YOUR JOURNEY🙏
$27.81
Lauren Brooks
$27.81
Thomas Baker
$27.81
Damian Iles
$27.81
Anonymous
$27.81
Sammy Dagher
$27.81
Donnie Mate
On ya crumpet
$27.81
Anonymous
You can and will do it. Lots of hugs to you and Maggie
$27.51
Khalid Zoobi
$27.21
Johan Van Niekerk
$27.21
Jenny Newport
Best wishes Pete
$25
Ali Mccarthy
$25
Anonymous
Amazing what you are doing
$25
Shiv And Jake
xx
$25
Hayden Barnett
$25
Jamie Bellam
$25
Anonymous
$25
Andrew Capuana
$25
Hayden Barnett
$22.58
Eve Ryden
$22.58
Brian &julie Smith
So sorry to hear of your loss Peter. We all support you on this journey. Stay safe.
$22.58
Billy Dixon
Goooo Poohbah Love ruby Helen
$22.58
Sarah
What an amazing thing to do in memory of your lovely wife. I lost my mum a long time ago to this awful disease. Too many wonderful people taken far too soon. Best of luck Peter, I'm sure Helen will be looking over you♡
$22.58
Zak Quinlan
$22.58
Anonymous
$22.58
Abbie Hams
$22.58
Vicki Short
$22.58
Ryan Micallef
$22.58
Sarah Wagemans
$20
Lyn And Henry
For Helen
$20
Ali Mccarthy
$20
Charlie Marulli
Well done Peter. All the best!
$20
Anonymous
For Helen
$20
Jane And David
For Helen
$20
David English
For Helen
$20
Christina Lane
An incredible mission in honour of an incredible women x
$17.16
Toll
$17.16
Natalie Royston
$17.16
Samantha Primrose
$17.16
Anonymous
$16.80
Karla Boots
$16
Star Hotel Patrons
For Helen
$16
Wee Georgia Dixon
I love you Poobah. Love you Maggie Good luck have fun be careful 🏴🏴🏴🏴
$15
Terry Boys
I lost my dad to Leukemia and his favourite place to be was on the Murray river so he’ll be with you on this journey amazing project
$15
Anonymous
Great cause. Good Luck!
$11.65
Natalie Allan
Sending love & luck from Scotland xxx
$11.65
Josephine Radford
$11.65
Renee Myhr
$11.65
Di O’neill
$11.65
Beth Grant
$11.65
Daniel Xerri
$11.65
Travis Cooke
$10
Hannah Witts
$10
Anonymous
$10
Suzanne Sawyer
You are truly amazing Peter
$10
Antonio Yaacoub
$10
Robbie Barnard
Good luck
$5
Lou
For Helen
$5
Roy
For Helen
$4
Tony Richardson
Sorry, its been a slow month.
Toll Group is proud to support Peter on his incredible journey, making a meaningful impact to the Albury/Wodonga & surrounding communities. Good Luck Peter!