What is Fight the Current?

Fight the Current is an extraordinary endurance challenge, swimming 1,650km along the Darling River through the heart of regional Australia over 12 weeks.

Led by Scott Gladman, a family man, farm manager, and community leader from regional Australia, this is more than just a swim. It's a moving platform for awareness, fundraising, and national storytelling.

Why MND and Parkinson's?

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and Parkinson's disease are devastating, progressive, and currently incurable. They rob families of their loved ones slowly, cruelly, and without warning.

Fight the Current exists to bring visibility and funding where it is most needed.

Who is Scott Gladman?

In 2017, at just 54, Scott suffered a major health scare requiring three stents. He made a full recovery, and a decision. Feeling he had more to give, he chose to take life head on. Fight the Current is that decision in motion.

How will your donation help?

Every dollar raised goes directly toward MND and Parkinson's research and support for families facing rapid changes in care and independence.

Please donate, share, and help us turn the tide.