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Kirstie Browne

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My target 100 kms

Iā€™m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy because...




Ā Iā€™ve signed up to Walk for Epilepsy, walking 100km in 25 days during October!

Ā Iā€™m taking on this challenge in honor of my son, Hunter. He inspires me every day with his strength and courage.

Iā€™m walking to raise awareness and support for families who are touched by epilepsy.Ā Ā Every step I take is for Hunter, and for others who may be walking their own path quietly and bravely.

If youā€™d like to support me, or just cheer me on, Iā€™d be so grateful.


I hope to raise money and make a difference for people living with epilepsy. There are many different ways you can help:Ā 

  1. Hit the ā€˜donateā€™ button if you are able!
  2. The more people who know about the walk the greater the impact, so please spread the word by sharing the pageĀ 
  3. Better yet, sign up and walk, run, or ride you own 100km in 25 days during October for the 1 in 25 people living with epilepsy
  4. Learn what to do if somebody has a seizure. You, the community, keep our loved ones safe when we cannot be there.Ā 

Thanks in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

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$1,816

My Goal

$500

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My Achievements

Face of the Walk

Loud and Proud

Spread the Word

Lead from the Front

Conversation Starter

Voice Amplified

Trailblazer

Difference Maker

Game Changer

Goal Crusher

Halfway Hero

Distance Champ

Team Spirit

1 in 25 Challenge Champ

My Updates

This is why we walk.

Friday 24th Oct
Itā€™s done. 101 kms walked in 24 days,. One extra kilometer, one day early, because I wanted to have one up on epilepsy. This is what epilepsy looks like. This was an 18 y.o. young man who should have been out having fun and doing the one thing he wanted more than anything, that we take for granted - driving. In 3 weeks he has to go through this again. October is the month we walk to raise money and awareness for epilepsy. Our October also included 2 x seizures 1 x fractured and dislocated shoulder Overnight stays away from home Day trips to other towns for appointments PET scans Multiple MRIs X-rays Ultrasounds Countless GP appointments Neurosurgeon consult Orthopedic surgeon consult Physiotherapy And the news in 3 weeks there will be major brain surgery. All because of epilepsy. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your support, donations and encouragement, I canā€™t tell you how far it carries us. Please. Educate yourself in fist aide and particularly epilepsy first aide. It might save somebodyā€™s life šŸ’œšŸ’œšŸ’œ

Gratitude

Tuesday 21st Oct
Motivation restored! Took my little 4-legged bestie for two walks today and one just for me. Feeling grateful for literally everything and without being corny, just grateful for life.

Pushing through the hard times.

Monday 20th Oct
The last couple of days have been tough, really tough, to find the motivation. The aim of Walk for Epilespy in October is to raise epilepsy awareness, and this month epilepsy has definitely made us aware of its presence in our house. Itā€™s so unpredictable - sometimes weā€™ll go five months between seizures, other times only fourteen days, like yesterday. We still havenā€™t had the chance to review Hunterā€™s dislocated/fractured shoulder, and now heā€™s had another one, adding to the pain. Luckily my little dog eagerly greeting me each evening is enough to get the first kilometre done. I drop her home, think of everyone whoā€™s supported us and why Iā€™m walking, and remind myself itā€™s only 3km to go, even when every part of me today just wants sleep. Last night I decided to stick it to epilepsy and walked an extra kilometre. Tonight I added two. Rewarded with the most beautiful view. 81km down. 5 days to go...

Double donation day = WOW!

Friday 17th Oct
I started today on $368 with a goal to make my target of $500. That goal was smashed by 9:10am and the support continued all day.Ā 

Hunter made the donation to get me over the line for $1000Ā and tonight we end the day on $1680!

My heart is full, thank you all so much from the bottom of my heart šŸ«¶

2 days away, 7 hours travel, assessments, scans & appointments

Friday 17th Oct
Epilepsy meansā€¦ Long days, long drives. Missing work and uni, travelling 3.5 hours each way regularly for scans, appointments, reviews and life-changing decisions. But Wednesday something happened that reminded me, in the midst of all of this, that there can be quiet moments of magic - a beautiful encounter shared between my young man and an old man, a fellow brain warrior, who has also been through his own private wars. In the waiting room of the basment radioactive bunker, they connected in a way words cant explain, through a shared, special understanding only they have. Made his day and ours šŸ’• There was to be no walking today, I needed a rest but turns out when I checked my app I did 2km just inside the hospital šŸ˜†

Half way!!

Sunday 12th Oct
Only 12 days in and Iā€™ve hit the half way mark, yep, 50 kms done šŸ‘Š I use run keeper to keep track of my walks. The little walk each day is with Daisy Dog, the other is just for me. Hunter told me to push myself so I slowed down and went further today, which did wonders for me šŸ«¶

My favourite time of day to walkā€¦

Saturday 11th Oct
Iā€™m definitely a sunset-kinda-walker šŸ™ŒšŸ’œ

10 days in - itā€™s been eventfulā€¦

Friday 10th Oct
Day 10 and what a 10 days it has been. A seizure on day 5 that caused a fractured shoulder.Ā 
On the upside, 40kms done and a new sponsor today = 73% of my goal raised.
Thank you everyone šŸ™šŸ’œšŸ™Œ

First day October = first walk!

Wednesday 1st Oct
Finally got some kms on the board for the first day of Ā October, only 96km to go šŸ˜†

Yay! Another donation!

Thursday 25th Sep
Getting close now, 5 days left of Septemberā€¦

Our first donation!

Wednesday 10th Sep
How exciting, itā€™s not even October and our first donation is in! Thank you Kate, from the bottom of our hearts Ā šŸ™šŸ’œ

Thank you to my Sponsors

$159.07

Kate Hoffensetz

Proud of you Kirst.

$159.07

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$106.73

The Stefanou’s šŸ’ž

Fabulous work Kirstie, for a fabulous cause !

$106.73

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$106.12

Kirstie Browne

For Hunter šŸ’œ

$106.12

The Reads

$106.12

Sandra Baker

Go, Kus. Glad to be able to help in some way.

$106.12

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$54.12

Simone Baker

You go Gorgeous šŸ„° Kick but !!!

$54.12

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$50

Claire & Xav

Happy walking Kirstie! A wonderful cause to support x

$37.30

Hunter Browne

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$37.30

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$33.78

Teagan Sawyer

25km to go! You can do it! :)

$33.43

Sherri Rochford

$33.15

Kristy Freer

$33.15

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$33.15

Toni Watts

Keep giving 100% everyday Hunter, you are amazing!

$33.15

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$33.15

Julie Masters

$30

Katie Friedlieb

$30

Alex Papasavvas

$30

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$27.81

Taylor Merhi

$27.81

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$22.68

Nic Hearn

What an amazing support you are Kirstie! Hunter is lucky to have you by his side xx

$22.68

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$22.66

Tracey Lieschke

$22.66

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$22.10

Kate Spendier

Proud of you hunny xxxx

$20.37

Grant Frazer

Great job Kirstie for promoting a good cause. Happy walking and advise Hunter that perhaps he should give Mum a solid foot pamper post October :-)

$20

Tanya Joss

Great Job Kirstie

$20

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$17.16

Amy Smith

$11.65

Tara O'halloran

For all the families of kids needing extra care and support

$11.65

Laurelle Stephens

With love Kirstie. I know what it is like to live life with a child who needs extra special support xx

$11.65

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.

$11.65

Laura Holder

Keep it up, Kirst. Such a great cause!

$11.65

Nexon & Ucb

Nexon Asia Pacific and UCB have matched this donation.