My Progress
I'm walking 50km this May to leave MS behind
My Progress
75.50km
My Target
50km
Support my challenge to leave MS behind!
I’m taking part in The May 50K challenge this May to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis! I was diagnosed with MS in June 2024.
MS strikes young people in the prime of their lives. The average age of diagnosis is only 30 years old, and there is no known cure.
Please make a donation and support my challenge to leave MS where it belongs, behind us.
Your donation will support research into the prevention, treatment and finding a cure for multiple sclerosis to change lives.
Thank you!
My Dedication
In June 2024 I received the shock diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis. After decades of chronic migraines and headaches, a MRI found lesions on my brain, and MS was confirmed via a lumbar puncture. They think I’ve had it for 14 years. My only other symptom is fatigue, but I am a busy working mother of 3 teenagers and every Mum I know is exhausted. This diagnosis knocked the wind out of our sails, and the fear was very real. But the more educated we became, I realised that ending up in a wheelchair is not definite, in fact, it’s not even likely. My Neurologist told me that when he was in medical school in the 2010s, there were only 4 types of MS treatments available, now there are more than 10. I thank my lucky stars that we live in this wonderful country where my very expensive treatment is free. It’s been a tough ride so far, but made so much easier thanks to my beautiful family, gorgeous friends, amazing work colleagues and our health system. My outlook on so many things has changed. I’ve learnt to (finally) start putting myself first. I’m slowly learning to say no to things I wouldn’t have hesitated to do in the past - a night out can result in heavy fatigue for days as well as a guaranteed headache or migraine. At the same time, I’m appreciating the little things even more. If you are able to participate in the May 50k event to raise much needed funds for MS research, I will be eternally grateful. I doubt we will find a cure in my lifetime, but more treatment options would be ideal. If you can’t participate, please consider donating if you can: https://www.themay50k.org/fundraisers/katemclean Thank you. My GP gave me the best advice which I intend to follow: ‘Make friends with your MS - be kind to it and it will be kind to you’. And so it is x
My Achievements
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My Achievements
My pledge to leave MS behind
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Receive first donation
Raise $150 to leave MS behind
Raise $300 to leave MS behind
Raise $500 to leave MS behind
Raise $750 to leave MS behind
Raise $1,000 to leave MS behind
Reach fundraising goal
Log first KM
Halfway to KM goal
Achieve KM goal
Thank you to my Sponsors
$132.50
Inside Running Team
$116.60
Kath Devlin
Love you Kate - you’re an absolute trooper 😘
$116.60
Angie Armstrong
Kate you are amazing xx
$116.60
Chuck Berry
Go Kate!! Love Chuck Prue Leyla and Sam xxxx
$116.60
Dan Brown
❤️❤️❤️
$116.60
Brown Ink Design
To Katie Lou, Congrats on an awesome job, the way you’ve handled your diagnosis has been inspiration to your family and friends. Your positive outlook on life has been wonderful to witness. Love from your oldest big brother. XO
$111
Anonymous
All the Stotty’s sending you love Kate x
$110
Liz
Keep up the great work Kate!
$106
Bianca Quinn
You’re a star Kate! All the very best.
$106
Kathryn
Love your work 💪💕
$106
Mandy Zanker
Love walking (and working) with you, Kate. x
$106
Alan Contreras
Go Kate
$106
Claire Kovacic
You’ve got this Kate! Hope your fundraising can improve therapies and treatments and one day a cure!
$106
Krista Hunt
You’re an inspiration Kate xx
$101
Craig Mclean
Go Kate (and polar)
$100
Anonymous
Inspirational
$74.60
Kate Mclean
$72.08
Kathryn Peace
What a legend you are Kate! Well done raising money for much needed research into MS. Big love to you! Xx
$72.08
Mel O’neill
Love your work Kate 🌟 from the Briggsy’s
$72.08
Sarah Marshall
For my beautiful work friend and everyone else battling this disease.
$72.08
Jaime Stringer
Such a beautiful person, doing amazing things. Go Kate ❤️
$72.08
Hen Stubs
Most beautiful, kind hearted soul in this whole town! Love you Kate, you've got this! Love Hen, Mads, Sammy and Haz xxxx
$72.08
Dalziel Family
Well done Kate
$72.08
Linda Mackinlay
Great work Kate!!!
$72.08
Rachel
Good luck Kate ❤️
$72.08
Maureen Stanic
You are an inspiration Kate!
$72.08
Leanne Trethowan
Good job Kate! Our very best wishes with your journey. Love the Trethowan family. Xx
$72.08
Alanna
Keep up the great progress Kate!
$72.08
Kate Nolan
Keep smiling, walking and finding joy Kate. You got this. Much love Kate x
$72.08
Jacinta Apel
$72.08
Darren Moroney
$72.08
Kaz Griffiths
Such and inspiration Kate 👊💪🙌
$72.08
Miriam Leahy
Go Kate!! Amazing women can achieve amazing things. Take your journey a day at a time. Accept support and prioritise health and family first. Thinking of you.
$72.08
Michael Devine
$72.08
Carlene Warner
xx
$71.06
Pippy
You are an amazing and strong woman Kate! Thinking of you and sending my very best wishes to you and your family xxx
$71.06
Kaz Lyd
❤️❤️❤️
$69
Anna H
$67.84
Claire Dooling
$54
Trish French
What an inspiration Kate! ❤️
$53
Kate O’brien
Love you!
$53
Kia Brusa
Sorry to hear of your MS diagnosis Kate! Good on you for walking 50kms to raise money… cheering you on all the way… for the walk & also your journey with ‘making friends’ with your MS diagnosis. X
$53
Deb & Alan
Good Luck & good health Kate!
$53
Sheryl Mason
Donation from my walking friend Sheryl Mason.
$53
Sue Elliot
You’re a champion Kate
$53
Susan Martinez
Wishing you only the best for your journey Kate x
$52.50
Lainie Brookman
Go Kate! Xx
$53
Jess Bellia
I’ve been thinking of you all week. I hope you’re well. You are honestly an inspiration and I am wishing you well in this challenging journey. You’ve got this xx
$53
Carrucan Family
Keep going strong Kate! Lots of love Claire, Andy, Sam, Jack and Hamish xxx
$53
Christine Gibbon
Happy walking my friend x
$53
Nat Frater
You got this girl and hear if ever you or your girls need xx
$52.25
Jan Mariani
Kate I walk along side you thank you for that moment at the printer in 2003 (UoM) never forgotten.
$53
Sarah Jones
Your fundraising status says you’re at ‘spectacular level’ and this is such an apt description of you as a person too! You’ve got a huge cheer squad in your corner and sending you big hugs and kudos for smashing your goals x
$53
Pete Smith
$53
Virginia Mitchell
So proud of all your efforts my dear friend xxx
$53
Liz W
I hope the challenge goes well Kate and that the funds raised result in important research breakthroughs for those living with MS.
$53
Christopher P Dooling
$53
Lorella Knight
$53
Kylie Leigh
You are a super star Kate - keep shining bright xx
$53
Diane Gardner
You are an inspiration Kate xx
$53
Kristin Williamson
Lots of love to you and your family. Your strength is inspirational xx
$53
Marika Cook
Sending all the love! And a good pair of shoes x
$53
Silvana Bongiovanni
$52.50
Jane Crouch
Lots of love to you Kate xxx
$51
Andrew Hamilton
Best wishes with everything Kate
$51
Rachael Thomas
You’re a star!
$51
Luke Joyce
$51
Clare Peace
You’ve got this Kate!
$50
Marnie And Matt Hallam
All the best with your fundraiser Kate. Looks like you’ve smashed it x
$50
Kris Kelly
Go girl! 💪
$50
Meg Bryant
An absolute inspiration 💪🏼🤍
$50
Carter Family
You are an inspiration x
$50
Subaru
Good on you Kate! You got this xxx
$50
Mel Wish Fish
Sending my love!
$50
Yvette And Brett Denning
Go get em lovely. X
$50
Helen Stephensen
Your strength is amazing! An inspiration to us all. ⭐️
$41.80
Sally Johnson
$42.40
Heidi Critchell
$40
Sherryn Bennett
Well done on creating such a groundswell of MS awareness Kate! x
$31.80
Nicole Bryan
Amazing Kate … well done !
$31.80
Kate Anderson
All love to you x
$31.80
Brooke Connolly
Big love to you Kate ❤️
$31.80
Kylene Gray
Congrats on taking up the challenge Kate and for being able to 'make friends' with your MS. Wishing you all the best and hoping they continue to make headway in better treatments and ultimately a cure.
$31.80
Nat Nolan
If anyone can...you can!
$31.80
Lee Bee
You got this gorgeous Kate and we are all behind you xx
$31.80
Katir Dance
$31.80
Mon
Big love you 😍
$31
Ingrid Dean
$31.80
Margaret Mclean
So proud of you Kate in your journey
$31.80
The Every’s Xox
You are amazing Kate. Top job. Xox
$31.80
Deb
You’ve got this Kate, happy to walk anytime with you.
$31.80
Sue Gell
Love and best wishes to you Kate! Go girl!!
$31.80
Renae Munzel
Great work Kate!!
$31.80
Belinda Hynson
Well done Kate on raising such great awareness and all the best on your journey. Such an incredible inspiration ❤️
$31.80
Tanya Profaca
Go Kate!! You are amazing!!
$31.80
Angela Walsh
$31.80
Jamie Hughes
$31.80
Anonymous
Inspirational Kate
$31.80
Michelle James
You’re awesome. BIG love KB xx
$31.80
Megan Light
$31.80
Megan Schulz
$31.80
Jacky
$31.80
Nerilee Jones
Doing great!
$31.80
Susan Barber
You are amazing. ❤️❤️❤️
$30
David Wassell
All the best for the May 50K challenge Kate. You are doing an incredible job.
$26.50
Tanya
Cheering you on every step of the way Kate. Your strength and determination is truly inspiring. Proud to support you and this worthy cause.
$26.50
Kate Wynn
Go get em Kate!
$26
Caitlin Berriman
Lots of love for the Mclean’s!
$26.50
Isla Wallis & Family
$25
Emily Hayward
😘🥰
$21.20
Kirsty Cassidy
Go you!! You are amazing x
$21.20
Shereen Wolfe
You’re amazing Kate xx
$21.20
Sadie Lardner
such an inspiration!!! go queen xx
$21.20
Lara
You’re amazing Kate 💪🏻 😘
$21.20
Kat Cayley
Good luck Kate! Thinking of you and the brave & incredible woman that you are
$21.20
Megan Hassett
$21.20
Taryn Andrews
Great work Kate! ❤️
$15.90
Molly Mclean
love you
$10.60
Grace Mclean
Love ya
$10.60
Catherine Sampson
Great work, Kate. xx
$10.60
Hi Kate, made some homemade treats and took them to work. To all my colleagues who donated thank you so much for helping kate and all those diagnosed with MS.....every $ helps to help source a cure for this insidious disease. Big hugs always and forever kate 💓 Donations by, Myles, Mairead, Kate, Sue, Alanah, Sophie C, Hanh, Rahna, Benson, Liam, Staka, Ebony, Dave, Vonnie, Sharnee, Kelly, Sam Mc, Marina, Jess, Ana, Julie and Mark H.......and one PT sesh from Katj xxxx