Birtles and the Bean fundraising for the Flying Doctor

By Warren Brown and Matthew Benns

What is the link between Francis Birtles and the Royal Flying Doctor Service?

Birtles and the Bean, proudly supporting the Royal Flying Doctor Service

Getting ready to recreate Francis Birtles' epic round the world trip, nearly 100 years apart.

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Almost a century after the original journey, The Daily Telegraph’s Matthew Benns and Warren Brown are recreating an iconic journey around the world. Follow their adventure on our socials and website dailytelegraph.com #thebean #birtlesandthebean #roadtrip #aroundtheworldtrip #world #journey #trip #car #cars #driving

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Milla Magree, Miss England, sends off Matthew and Warren on their epic journey

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Almost 100 years apart, The Daily Telegraph’s Matthew Benns and Warren Brown are recreating an epic drive from London to Melbourne in the same model 14 horsepower Bean open-top sports car originally driven by adventurer Francis Birtles in 1927. #adventure #london #melbourne #aroundtheworld

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The Bean team has reached Slovenia

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Our intrepid travellers have made their way to #Austria and #Slovenia as they continue their journey #TheBean from #London to Melbourne… and they’re doing it in style. Continue following their journey on the Daily Telegraph App. #birtlesandthebean #europe #car #roadtrip #travel #travelling #journey

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My impact

So far, my fundraising could help…

Provide a full range of life saving medication such as sedatives, pain relief and antibiotics so the Flying Doctor can be ready for 3,552 emergency situations.

Send 1,831 life saving-medical chest to remote communities

Provide one on one counselling to 1,149 outback Australians during a difficult time

Purchase 751 pieces of equipment that could include ventilators, defibrillators and infusion pumps which are used on board flights

Thank you to my supporters

OUTBACK HERO DONATION

$96k

Sir Michael Bishop, Lord Glendonbrook

OUTBACK HERO DONATION

$20k

Ampol .

OUTBACK HERO DONATION

$263.75

Adam Reynolds

Great job guys, look forward to seeing you in Malaysia.

OUTBACK HERO DONATION

$164.58

James Mifsud

Thank you for raising awareness for the RFDS , a wonderful organisation that helps a lot of people. Stay safe Team Bean and we all love the regular updates.

OUTBACK HERO DONATION

$163.53

Greg Turner

$107.61

Dawn Bradd

$105.50

Sarah Price

$102

Kym Smith

An amazing way to raise funds for the RFDS and to also raise the profile of not only the RFDS but Australia as well. Well Done Chaps!

$100

Nigel Wright

$67.52

Dario Pes

Leggends...

$52.75

Anonymous

$52.75

Lyn Laver

$40

Pure Pilates Mosman

Good luck! Have a great trip and keep up with your pilates when you are not driving!