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Amanda Anderson

My Activity Tracking

132
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My target 175 kms

I’m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy around Australia because...

I've been living with Epilepsy since I was 23, just when I started a career and was studying Accounting. Epilepsy took away my independence of driving along with a whole lot more. I stopped working and studying for many years, suffered from anxiety and thought we wouldn't be able to give Lucas a sibling. 

Brain surgery in 2010 changed the direction of my life and I've only had 3 seizures since then. I'm very lucky to be where I am now as many people living with Epilepsy don't end up with seizure control like myself.  In that time we have added little Hamish to our family, I've completed a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and the last 3 years I've been working for the Florey Institute on the Australian Epilepsy Project.  This job has given me the chance to be a voice for people living with epilepsy and I hope our project can help many more people like myself get their lives and independence back. 

If you know anyone with Epilepsy please treat them the same as you treat others, we can achieve big things just like everybody else with support and understanding of our condition. I believe we have a certain drive that comes from being Epilepsy Warriors 💪💜

If anyone would like to make a donation to help with funding research and support services for people living with epilepsy it would be much appreciated 😊

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My Updates

End to walk

Wednesday 19th Oct
I don't think I'll be finishing my walk for epilepsy this year, I've only walked 84kms and I had an accident on Saturday. 

I tripped on uneven ground walking the dog and landed on wrist. My wrist was broken in 2 spots! I was taken to The Royal Melbourne hospital who were amazing. I had surgery on Monday and it went very well. I arrived home yesterday and have slept a lot. 

I can't see a lot of walking being done by the end of walk next week but still feel free to donate to a cause very close to my heart 💜

Thank you to my Sponsors

$200

Val Anderson

$147.70

Caroline Inness

Good luck Briggs XX

$105.50

Jaime

You are absolutely amazing Amanda, keep up the good work.

$105.50

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our supporting partners Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$105.50

Ryan & Steph

You are such an inspiration, hope for a speedy recovery xox

$105.50

Ray And Francine Anderson

$105.50

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our supporting partners Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$100

Peter And Christine Briggs

$100

Gisborne Property Maintenance

Awesome effort.

$100

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our national supporting partner Nexon Asia Pacific & our state supporting partner Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$79.13

Ben Ficnerski

$79.13

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our supporting partners Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$52.75

Katie Liddicoat

I will make the cocktails to celebrate however many km you walk 🍹You are deserving and then some - very proud to work alongside such a powerhouse woman 💪🏼

$52.75

Dianne Hobart

Congratulations on your achievements

$52.75

Evelyn

You are amazing, don't stress about not achieving your goal. You would have, had you not fallen over.

$52.75

Rachel R

Sorry to hear about your wrist. Still kicked arse though! 👏

$52.75

Donna Parker

Great job Amanda!

$52.75

Elyse Macdonald

$52.75

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our supporting partners Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$52.75

Donna Hutchison

You inspire us everyday 💪💜

$52.75

Mich Cachia

$52.75

Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (aust)

Your donation was proudly matched by our supporting partners Nexon Asia Pacific & Seer Medical (Aust). Thank you for your support.

$50

Andrew Neal

Great job Amanda!

$50

Denise Lloyd

Such an inspirational story Amanda. Go girl!

$50

Annette

Big hugs Amanda

$26.38

Zanfina Ademi

$26.38

Honi Kemp

$26.38

Beth, Vada And Atticus Xo

Go Briggles!! You are a superstar 😘

$26.38

Clever Kids Ot - Simone

$26.38

Anks Thalaks

Go Briggs 😍

$26.38

Rebecca Horwood

Go Amanda!

$25

Loretta

I want to support your fundraising efforts Amanda, thank you for sharing your experience, sorry to hear about your wrist!

$21.10

Kellie Falck