Please help me to be Limitless For MS!
Aloha friends, thank you for visiting my fundraising page.
I am raising funds to support people living with Multiple Sclerosis (MS). MS is an autoimmune disease whereby the body gets confused and starts attacking itself – specifically the myelin sheath, which is a protective coat for your nerves. The myelin sheath acts as a conductor for the electrical impulses that are constantly travelling back and forth in your body, communicating between your brain, spine, and literally everything else. Put your hand on the hot stove? Don't worry, your nervous system's got you! You’ve already removed your hand before you know what's happened. Watching YouTube when you should be working and get that prickly sensation like your boss is standing behind you? 'Quick, switch back to that Word document!' says your nervous system. Stepped on a Lego while barefoot? Your nervous system is about to find out and help rectify that.
That's all well and great when your body is working as it should be, but once the myelin sheath has been compromised, the messages that travel between the brain and body just don't arrive at all. When we experience disruptions to our NBN our bodies start to betray us, and whilst symptoms for MS are wide and varied, they commonly include
· Extreme fatigue
· Blurred vision
· Loss of balance, muscle coordination and control
· Slurred speech
· Difficulty with walking
· Balance issues
· Dizziness
· Altered sensation such as tingling, numbness or pins and needles
Suddenly
everything is a lot more difficult to do, and a whole lot less safe. No two
people with MS will experience it the same way, be it symptoms, severity, or
progression, which is also what makes it so tricky to diagnose!
It was about this time last year that my dad was diagnosed with MS after multiple hospital visits and inpatient stays. And he is not the first person I know to be diagnosed with this. Statistically speaking, 1 in 3 Australians will be directly impacted by an MS diagnosis, and while MS in currently incurable, support services do exist to provide emotional and physical support, advice, and vital services to ensure the journey is not undertaken alone. So to celebrate my dad's 57th birthday (May 30th - also World MS Day. Put both in your calendars), I am hoping to raise $570 for MS support services by shaving off my hair. Your generous donation will ensure that Aussies are well supported while they face the challenge of living with multiple sclerosis.
How your support helps:
Each year:
· 20,000 times people will reach out to the helpline MS Connect, and be met with a caring person to listen and help them - whatever stage of their journey
· More than 1,500 people with MS will receive specialised advice from caring nurses, occupational therapists and social workers through MS Advisor
· Over 2,700 people will participate in MS Education webinars and events to better understand MS
·
Nearly
600 new people with MS and their loved ones
will find social connection through MS
Peer Support groups
Sounds
good, doesn’t it? You can help me achieve my goal in one of three ways:
1) You
can donate, feel wonderful, and then share my link to help spread the word,
which would increase those good feelings
2) You
can donate, and feel great knowing you’ve made a positive impact on another
person that also happens to be tax deductible (EOFY's coming up!)
3) If you
can't donate at this time, then sharing this link would be just as helpful and greatly
appreciated. If I could get 57 people to donate $10 each, we'd reach the goal
easily! If everyone helps, we could get really ambitious and aim for $5700
I thank
you for your support,
xx
Em
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Friday 9th Apr
We have a date!
Tuesday 9th Mar
HOLY MOLY
Monday 15th Feb I am overwhelmed by the support I’ve received in only 9 hours - you guys are amazing and I’m feeling very loved. I am increasing the fundraising goal to $1570 as the next milestone - we can do it! ShareThank you to my Sponsors
$585
Jesse Taylor
$515
Judith Gill
Happy to be the one who hit the goal the goal for you. Thanks to the shoulders of all those who preceded me. Congratulations Emma, you're amazing Judy
$261
Tracey Jebb
Good on you Emma! This is a great cause to support and you will look good.....
$208.80
Bobby Burchett
Love from Grandma xx. What a lovely thing to do. Good luck
$208.80
Julie Muller
You go girl xx. A very worthy cause as MS close to our family’s heart. Such a fabulous and courageous gesture.
$150
Sammy, Timothy, Rebecca
What a beautiful idea Emma!
$100
Jason And Katie Bukovac
So proud of you baby xxx
$78.30
Beatrice Hayward
So proud! Love you!
$78.30
Valesca Alston
$78.30
Lindy Clarke
Hi Emma Thank you for doing this - its a worthy cause. I'm not sure if you know that I had a great uncle who had MS (he's passed now) and a friend in Tassy who has been living with MS for 15 years - both of which have given me an appreciation for the changes in everyday life that people go through when diagnosed and when their life changes forever. Your Dad (and others with MS) are very fortunate that you have their back. Good luck with reaching your fundraising goal! Cheers Lindy
$52.20
Sue Oxley
Good luck with your fundraising!
$52.20
Rach
Blessings.
$52.20
Karen Morrison
You never cease to amaze me! good on you Emma!
$52.20
Ellie Chirgwin
Such an amazing cause and you make me so proud. You're a super work wife!!!
$52.20
Penny Evans
So proud of you. Hope you hit your goal and can't wait to rock out a shaved head with you. x
$52.20
Pat Hall
Hope you raise lots of money for a great cause!
$52.20
Steven Keane
What a wonderful cause!
$52.20
Sandra Holley
$52.20
Dean Bindless
Well done Emma!
$52.20
Ji Dai
$52.20
Teresa S.
Well done Emma! It is indeed for a very good cause. I work with your Mother & when she mentioned your Father's diagnosis, I was touched. I too, have a very close family member who has MS and so wish there was a cure. Good Luck!
$52.20
Darren Carr
Really admire your courage Em. Proud of you! Love Uncle Darren xx
$52.20
Naomie Didone
Well done Emma! Such a beautiful Thing to do for your dad and such a great cause. Hopefully, this can help get closer to being able to find a cure 😊
$52.20
Bonnie Leung
I'm sure people who have MS are very thankful for what you do to help them.Your family must be very proud of you. You have such a good heart. May God bless you and your family.
$52.20
Aurelie Marek
$50
Melinda
$50
Liana Wyld
Good on you Emma! What a great thing you are doing. Your dad will be proud. Best of luck with the fundraising.
$50
Tamara Moss
$50
Lisa Ho
Go Emma!
$50
Jennifer Liu
$50
Madi Kho
Better late than never! Good on you Emma :) You rock with your new hairdo.
$46.98
Rachael Carey
You’re a brave woman Emma! You go girl! Lots of love and support from Rachael, Charlotte and Sheriden W4N xx
$36.54
Alexandra Pearman
Hi Emma, Sorry to hear about your dad. Good luck with your ender
$33
Sujan
Good on you Em xx
$31.32
Ella
$31.32
Pamela Panczyk
Fantastic effort!!
$31.32
Emma Pedersen
$30
Jennifer Lutterbeck
Big hugs to you Em. Love your courage and bravery!
$26.10
Jess
You’re a legend. Can’t wait to see the cut! Big love to you and your family xx
$26.10
Thomas Boyce
Made my second donation to get you pass $3100. Good luck Emma, your nearly there.
$26.10
Cat
So sorry to hear about your dad, this is amazing though
$25
Matt Boom
Good on you for organising this, Emma!
$22.22
Van Nguyen
Well done Emma!
$20.88
Carla Whittaker
You are a legend Emma 🌸 biggest hugs to you x
$20.88
Samana Sharma
Hey Emma, Hope this small help will help people who needs it. -xoxo Samana
$20.88
Tuyet T
$20.88
Anonymous
$20.88
Jessica Gauci
Well done Emma, such a powerful statement! Keep up the great work xx
$20.88
Morena
$20.88
Leigh Leslie
$20
Shelley Hampson
$10.44
Tom Boyce
$10
Me, Myself And I
Getting the ball rolling with a magical $10
$10
Linda Wilson
your amazing well done
$10
Tristan Goldsmith
Well done Emma - you're dad will be super proud of you.
$5.22
Sorry to hear your Dad is going through this. Good luck hitting your goal of $5700! I think you’ll look good with a shaved head. Now remember to pick up your lego’s! Jesse and Marissa