Kate Shaw

💜 100km for Epilepsy this October 💜

Earlier this year, my life changed when I was diagnosed with epilepsy after suffering a major seizure during one of my morning runs.

What I didn’t know at the time was that I had actually been experiencing focal seizures for around 10 years.

Since my diagnosis, so much has changed. Something as simple as going for a walk — something I once took for granted — can now feel like a huge challenge. I still don’t have the confidence to walk for more than 10 minutes alone.

So this October, I’m challenging myself to walk 100km throughout the month

100km might not sound like a lot to some people, but for me, it represents 100km of pushing through fear, rebuilding confidence and raising awareness for epilepsy.

Did you know that 1 in 25 people in Australia have epilepsy? Yet so many people don’t truly understand what living with epilepsy can be like.

I’m hoping to raise money and awareness to help support people living with epilepsy and their families, and to show that even small steps can make a big difference.

If you’re able to donate, share my fundraiser, or even join me for some of my walks, I would be incredibly grateful. Every step and every bit of support means so much to me. 

💜100km. One month. One step at a time. 💜

Thank you for supporting me on this journey.