My Progress
I'm walking 300km this May to leave MS behind
My Progress
373.50km
My Target
300km
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!
Over 33,000 Australians alone have MS and 3 out of 4 of those are women. With most of those being diagnosed between 20-40 years young.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is the result of damage to myelin – a protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres of the central nervous system. When myelin is damaged, this interferes with messages between the brain and other parts of the body.
I personally have Resting Remitting MS I am very lucky it was caught early I have 11 lesions in total 8 on my brain and 3 on my spine, for me MS can sometimes make my vision blurry in my left eye and I can have massive amounts of pain and weakness in my left leg that make it difficult to walk.
Every case of MS is different – the progress, severity and specific symptoms of MS are different for everyone.
I
was on a Disease Modifying Drug (DMT) called Tysabri for 5 years travelling to
Geraldton to the hospital to have my infusion and return home, approximately 7 hrs
of driving and at least 2 hours at the hospital in total every four weeks (that
comes around too fast).
Though my fundraising efforts since 2019 I have raised a total of $21,593.00 and walked a over 1054 kilometres, because myself and so many more people have been raising awareness/money I have been able to change to a new medication called Kesimpta which is a subcutaneous injection (same as a EpiPen) that allows me to have my DMT at the comfort of the couch at home.
S
ince being on Kesimpta, I have not (keeping fingers crossed) had any relapses and my leg pain has completely gone, I feel like life is back to normal Pre-MS.
This year I will be walking at least 300 Kilometre’s my aim is to raise $3000. Please scan the QR Code to donate. Any donations will support research into the prevention, treatment and finding a cure for multiple sclerosis to change lives.
MY IMPACT TO LEAVE MS BEHIND OVER 7 YEARS
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My pledge to leave MS behind
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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
$1.02k
Pinkmoon Pty Ltd
Great work Michelle, Strong AF
$1,000
Adam Mattson - Brentford Dental Forest Hill
From all of us at Brentford Dental Forest Hill - we're cheering you on every step of the way!
$888
Paul Ryan - Enviromow
You've blown our minds again this year. 350+ kms incredibly inspiring effort
$710
Donations Buckets
Donation Buckets placed in business around Mount Magnet. THANKYOU EVERYONE
$540
Mps Waste
Great Effort Michelle. K & K
$520
Mps Waste
Well done Michelle keep on walking. Kent and Karl.
$500
Sir Gerard Smith Lodge
$500
Zenith Lodge
Well done Michelle from the Worshipful Master and Brethren of the Zenith Lodge. You are an Inspiration in all that you do.
$500
The J.f. Walther Day Lodge No 372
$370
Karl
You have smashed it $ a k as promised. What a champion for a great cause.
$313.50
York Lodge Wac No 5
Just a small donation from York Masonic Lodge WAC No 5 - congratulations on your wonderful achievement from all the members of the Lodge.
$300
Fez
Keep up the great work Michelle. You are an inspiration 👏🥰👏
$265
Anonymous
Well done Michelle, alway a great effort.
$265
Bruce Wellington
Great work Michelle
$215.18
Murchison-carpentry@bigpond.com
You are amazing!
$212
Peter Niikkula
Go Michelle!!! Keep doing the great work to support this goal!!
$212
The Safety Specialist
You are bigger and better superstar than your old man! 😂 Super effort young. All the best. Take care Disco and Family xxx
$212
John Yelland
Go Miche
$212
David Eather
$159
Heck Mum Flynn Izzy
So proud of you my love 100% you are an inspiration to us all
$157.50
Karl Ibbotson
You can smash this.
$138.86
Sarah Hughes And Co
So proud of you xx
$120.84
Christine Devereux
Well done
$116.60
Catherine Jones
$116.60
Hoggy's
$116.60
Kim Heck Flynn Izzy
You my girl are a superstar we are all so proud of you 👍 🤩🤩💪🏼🤩🫶🫶
$116.60
Dee Dee & Mila
Go you! 💪💪
$116.60
Kerrin And Tolena
You are amazing. Stay strong and Watch the Cord!
$116.60
Lyn Obst
We admire your efforts Michelle, so pleased you are well enough to do your 50k in May xx
$116.60
Ange Shearman
Sorry we cant join you. Amazing effort ❤️🙏
$116.60
Greg And Betty
So proud of you Michelle Xo
$115
John Rosewarne
Keep it up Michelle.
$106
Mike Bibrlik
$106
Kevin Brand
Well done Michelle Kevin and Kathy
$106
Gale Davey
Your doing such an amazing things, so inspirational ❤️. You got this!
$106
Bronwyn Foot
Go Aunty Shell, love Byron & Huey
$101
Michelle Ibbotson
$100
Valda Marshall
Going Awesome Michelle Xo
$84.80
Judy Thomas
$74.20
Stacey Campbell-bland
Super proud of you Michelle. And so wonderful to see you again this weekend too xx
$72.08
Catherine & Terry
You are absolute legend Michelle. Awesome work. 🥰🩷🌷💐🌹👏
$72.08
Shelley And Paul Stokes
Good on you Michelle. Dual purpose, raising money and awareness for MS research. We are walking with you in spirit, from Perth.
$72.08
Nick Brophy
Good work Michelle 💪
$72.08
Jaz Romeo
$72.08
Eric Hutchinson
$72.08
David Ryan
$72.08
Herb Gallina
Best wishes with your battle, your walk and your target!
$72.08
Aunty Rita
Keep up the good work Michelle. Your doing an awesome job.
$72.08
Steven Landy
You're an inspiration, keep charging through 😊😊
$72.08
Ricky Cohen
Great stuff Michelle
$72.08
Karen Ryan
$72.08
Grant Cucel
Well done Michelle! Great effort and a great cause!
$72.08
Josephine Bruce
$71
Donald & Jeanette Cowcill
$69
Mathew Mcauliffe
$54
Donna Johnston
$53
David Evrett
You are an inspiration Michelle. Keep up the good work
$53
Jade
So great to meet you in Magnet Michelle - what a great effort and cause! And thank you for sharing your story (:
$53
Antonia Kinnane
You go girl love grannie
$53
Nicki Landy
$53
Liam Landy
$53
Eliz Day
You are very brave. With lots of love Liz and Pa
$50
Kristine, Neil & Ryan Davis
$50
Michelle Johnston
$37.62
Suzanne Wright
You're a superstar, Michelle. A total inspiration.
$31.80
Anonymous
Well done .
$31.80
Jo
Go get it 👏🙏🏻
$21.20
Meg Farrell
$21.20
J Trait
Awesome effort!
Great Effort Michelle. I hope this donation gives you the incentive to reach your 300km target. With Love.