Michelle Ibbotson

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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.

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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

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!

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