Catherine Smith

I AM TREKKING THE SOUTHERN ALPS TO FIGHT MS!

Multiple sclerosis is the most common disease of the central nervous system and it strikes young people in the prime of their lives.

There is currently no known cure.

It's quite staggering that multiple sclerosis affects more young people than any other neurological condition, with the average age of diagnosis just 30 years old. Every case of multiple sclerosis is unique – the symptoms, severity and progress of the disease are different for everyone.

So I’m trekking the awe-inspiring landscapes, native bushland and expansive plains, canyons, countryside and coast of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s scenic South Island, to raise funds to deliver essential MS support services and ensure no one faces MS alone.

Please DONATE now to support my trek and give hope to thousands of Australians living with multiple sclerosis.

Thank you for your support.

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Thank-You Scavenger Hunt teams - what a day!

Saturday 27th Jan

Thank-You Scavenger Hunt Teams - what a day! Not only were you challenged by a gazillion questions and tasks but Melbourne weather added wind, rain, sun, rain, wind. You all took it in your stride and powered through. I hope everyone had a fun morning at the lake. As always, Thank-You for your support.

Climb every mountain

Thursday 11th Jan

6 months ago we moved house and are now two blocks away from the Dandenong Ranges National Park.

Just before Christmas my husband and I took Mr8 for a walk to explore the bush area. For better or worse we let Mr8 choose between the smooth, flat track or the crazy narrow steep rocky one. No surprises, he chose the latter.

So let this count as training commenced!

Scavenger Hunt

Tuesday 14th Nov

My big fundraiser event is going to be a Scavenger Hunt. Think Amazing Race but simpler.

I was originally planning a 'Car Rally' but anyone under 40 years gave me strange looks. They imagined cars screeching around dirt tracks as opposed to a more civilised outing solving clues to find a mystery location.

So a Scavenger Hunt it has become.

I just wish I wasn't organising it so that I could join in too! Designing clues will be fun - nothing that can be 'googled' so I'll need to get my thinking cap on.

More details to come but please pop it in your diary - it's going to be a fun morning out!

Let's do this

Wednesday 8th Nov

I am beyond excited to be one of the MS Plus staff representatives heading on this epic adventure. It's the fundraising side that seems a bigger mountain to climb over any real mountain (will surely change once on the trek and facing a gazillion steps uphill).

While there are some big ideas in the pipeline, I'm pleased to start with the 'oh-so-familiar' chocolate sales in the work lunchroom. To my colleagues, #sorry-not-sorry for the temptation and thanks for your support. To everyone outside of work, stay tuned for as the ideas in my head come to life.

Most importantly, THANK-YOU to everyone for your support! x

Thank you to my Sponsors

$211

Chocolate Money Cash Sales - Thx Everyone!

Chocolate Money cash sales

$200

Leisl Payton

You are amazing!

$200

John Blewonski

Best of luck!

$168.80

Eileen Goh

So excited for you :o) Enjoy the journey and all the best!!

$158.25

Olivia Walton

You go girl!! You must be so proud of what you’ve achieved to date. Not long to go now - woo hoo

$105.50

Angela Tam

Go Cat! Hope you and the people you are supporting have a great trip!

$105.50

Marita Sims

$100

Catherine Smith

Here. We. Go! One step at a time!

$79.13

Mary Calleja

$79.13

Anonymous

Enjoy the awe-inspiring scenery Catherine, whilst raising funds for PwMS. Thank you.

$52.75

Helen Blewett

Have a great time 😊

$52.75

Rita Malavisi

You’ll be great and so supportive. You go girl!!!!

$52.75

Jodi Haartsen

Breathe. Enjoy! You’ve got this x

$52.75

Fiona Leslie

Happy walkies

$52.75

Erica

You go climb those Alps Catherine to fight MS and we will be behind you all the way.

$52.75

Jane Gilliland

Thrilled to support your Kiwi adventure, Cat! May each step in NZ be filled with awe-inspiring views and unforgettable moments. Safe travels and enjoy every moment of this incredible journey. Until then, we'll eat the chocolate.

$52.75

Rina Madden

$52

Vale

You have to bring your contagious smile on this trip! Go for it!!

$50

Loretta

$50

Heather Sinahanua

$50

Tim Lowe

$43

Alyssa Madden

Go Cat!

$32.40

Caitlin Sims

Excited to see you there!

$32.40

Rosy H

For scavenger hunt :)

$31.65

Linda Pugliese

$31.65

Vanessa Langsam

Go Cat! ❤

$31.65

Jacinta

So inspiring Cat! You are an impact maker!

$31.65

Anonymous

Just registering my team for the Scavenger Hunt!

$31.65

Keefe Chan

$31.65

James Grieve

Nice work, Cat!

$31.65