My Activity Tracking
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My target 150 kms
I’m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy around Australia because...
This October I will be walking for my son Ollie. Between 1 and 25 October, I will be walking 150ks (or 6 ks a day) to raise funds for Epilepsy ACT.
Our journey with epilepsy began in January 2021. Oliver (Ollie) was only 16 months old (now 4) when he had suddenly collapsed and had his first seizure. We were terrified, we had no idea what was happening and couldn't tell if he was breathing. We called 000 and luckily one of the ACT's PACER (Police, Ambulance, Clinician Early Response) units was just around the corner and responded within minutes. His first seizure was around 3 minutes but it felt like hours. The PACER unit called for another ambulance and we were transported to hospital.
It would be a few more months, and multiple seizures before we would have a diagnosis. Epilepsy.
Since his first Seizure, Ollie has had over 40 seizures, they range from 3 minutes up to 45 minutes. Some will resolve without help, but a lot have required medical intervention. He has been hospitalised at least 10 times. It never gets any easier. Ollie has been through multiple combinations of medication, which helps us manage his seizures, but has yet to help him become seizure free.
You feel the same fear, panic and anxiety each time but we are, and will continue to do so, learning to manage. We have had refresher training in CPR, been trained to administer his rescue meds and have amazing support from our family, friends and colleagues that helps us.
We are lucky, so far Oliver's epilepsy hasn't slowed him down. He is a regular 4 year old who, unfortunately, has seizures. We are hopeful, as are his doctors, that his is a form of childhood epilepsy that may resolve as he gets older but we are also realistic that this may be something Ollie has to manage for the rest of his life. Which is why organisations like Epilepsy ACT are so important. The information and support services they provide are so important to people, and their families (like us) living with epilepsy and they rely on this support to ensure they can continue to provide these services.
So please help me by giving whatever you can using the 'Give Now' button. The more people that know about the walk, the greater the impact, so please also spread the word by sharing our page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!
My Achievements
Ready set go!
You're on your way to becoming an Epilepsy Champ! Signup complete
Sharing is caring
Let the world know that you're helping those living with epilepsy on your socials
Back yourself
Self donate to show your friends and family how its done
First donation
Got your first donation! Well done!
Halfway Donation Milestone
You've hit the half way mark for donations! Keep up the good work
Smashed it!
You've hit your goal! We couldn't be more proud of you
First km complete!
Well done! Keep the momentum going!
Half way there
You've reached the halfway mark of your challenge, keep pushing forward!
You did it!
You've smashed your goal! We couldn't be more proud of you
$500!
Thankyou, you've raised $500!!! A Walk for Epilepsy pack is coming your way!
$1000!
Thankyou, you've raised $1000! You're in the draw to WIN an Apple iWatch
$2000!
Thankyou, you've raised $2000! You're in the draw to win a $1000 Rebel Sports VoucherThank you to my Sponsors
$520
Cheveux By Sarah
$520
Damaris Brown
$263.75
Peter Brown
$211
Peter Johnson (pj)
Fantastic initiative Peter. Can’t imagine how scary this must have been for you and your family. We will be thinking of you every step of the way!
$105.50
Rose, Ross & Sarah X
♥️
$105.50
Aye Win
$105.50
Sue And Paul
I hope you reach your target Pete. Great effort so far. Sue & Paul.
$105.50
Mike And Robyn
Great work Pete
$105.50
Marcia Sloan
$105.50
David & Jo Prince
Well done Pete XOXO
$105.50
Yvette Morris
$105.50
Therese
Well done Pete
$105.50
Victoria Young
$105.50
Daniel Mcinerney
Inspiring!
$100
Jane
Hi Peter, well done. Great effort. Cheers
$100
Phil & Jena Hammond
Great stuff mate! Let me know when you want to get a long walk in and i'll join ya. PH
$79.13
Dallas & Stace
Great effort, great cause! Well done Browny!
$79.13
Chris Bryant
What a great cause. Good on ya Browny.
$52.75
Catherine Keed
$52.75
Brett Callaghan
Not to much Turbo bread
$52.75
Josh Shea
Great work, B!
$52.75
Matt Rumble
Nice one, such a good and personal cause mate.
$52.75
Nexon Asia Pacific
Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.
$52.75
Sophie Underwood
$50
Chris Connolly
Good on you Brownie!
$50
Liam Rankin
$50
Cattsy
You’re a legend Browny. Great cause.
$26.38
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