My Progress
I'm walking 50km this May to leave MS behind
My Progress
3.30km
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
leave MS behind Upload a
profile pic Share page
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donation Raise $150 to
leave MS behind
My Achievements
My pledge to leave MS behind
Upload a profile photo
Share page on Facebook
Downloaded App
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
$116.60
Angie Armstrong
Kate you are amazing xx
$111
Anonymous
All the Stotty’s sending you love Kate x
$106
Claire Kovacic
You’ve got this Kate! Hope your fundraising can improve therapies and treatments and one day a cure!
$106
Bianca Quinn
You’re a star Kate! All the very best.
$100
Anonymous
Inspirational
$74.60
Kate Mclean
$72.08
Sarah Marshall
For my beautiful work friend and everyone else battling this disease.
$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
Kate Nolan
Keep smiling, walking and finding joy Kate. You got this. Much love Kate x
$72.08
Jacinta Apel
$54
Trish French
What an inspiration Kate! ❤️
$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.
$50
Yvette And Brett Denning
Go get em lovely. X
$50
Kris Kelly
Go girl! 💪
$50
Mel Wish Fish
Sending my love!
$41.80
Sally Johnson
$31.80
Lee Bee
You got this gorgeous Kate and we are all behind you xx
$31.80
Margaret Mclean
So proud of you Kate in your journey
$31.80
Kate Anderson
All love to you x
$31.80
Mon
Big love you 😍
$31.80
Katir Dance
$31.80
Sue Gell
Love and best wishes to you Kate! Go girl!!
$31.80
Renae Munzel
Great work Kate!!
$31.80
Nat Nolan
If anyone can...you can!
$26
Caitlin Berriman
Lots of love for the Mclean’s!
$15.90
Molly Mclean
love you
$10.60
Grace Mclean
Love ya
Be well Kate!