Ryan Marron, an officer from Halls Creek WA, tragically contracted a rare tropical disease, Murray Valley Encephalitis, after being bitten by a mosquito while on secondment to the community of Balgo in the Tanami Desert of the Kimberley.

Having survived against all the odds, Ryan now needs to undergo significant rehabilitation. To read about Ryan's story and for details on how to make a donation to help Ryan get the rehabilitation he needs, click here.