My Achievements
Trailblazer!
You're on your way to becoming an Epilepsy Champ! Signup complete
Stepping Up
Self donate to show your friends and family how its done
Staying Connected
Let the world know that you're helping those living with epilepsy on your socials
Better Together
Get your friends together to a create a team!
Recruiting For The Cause
Invite others to join in on the fun!
Making Every Step Count!
You've hit the $200 mark for donations! You're in a draw to win a $300 Coles Myer voucher!
Consistent Mover
Thankyou, you've raised $500!!! A Walk for Epilepsy pack is coming your way!
Ultra Walker!
Thankyou, you've raised $1000! You'll be receiving a limited edition W4E hoodie and you're in the draw to WIN an Airbnb voucher ($200).
Step Master!
Thankyou, you've raised $2000! You're in the draw to win a $500 Airbnb Voucher
Halfway Hero
You've reached the halfway mark of your challenge, keep pushing forward!
Money Maker!
You've hit your fundraising goal! We couldn't be more proud of you
Walk for Epilepsy 2024 Champion!
You've smashed your target goal! We couldn't be more proud of you
1 in 25 Challenge Champion
You've completed your 100km in 25 days!My Updates
Day 21! 4 days to go
Monday 21st OctToday is day 20 done and dusted. The past few days I've been battling with some personal issues and if I've learnt anything, it's that walking is very much healing for the soul. Im happy with myself for continuing to walk. Todays walk puts me at 78km, with 22km remaining and $51 still to raise to reach my target of raising $300 in honour of my precious Max
I am doing my part, if you'd like to make a contribution there is still 5 days left to make. Truly grateful for the support and love I have received thus far over my journey. Thankyou all for your generosity and kind words.
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Day 17 & thankyou
Thursday 17th Oct I am proud to announce that in my Maxxy's honour I have officially raised $300. This has only made me more determined to continue.
Double Donation Day!
Thursday 17th Oct Today, Thursday the 17th is DOUBLE DONATION DAY!
Day 11💜 Missing Maxxy
Friday 11th Oct Hello beautiful people🫶🏼
Day 8💜
Tuesday 8th Oct Hi loves,
Honouring my Maxxy
Sunday 6th Oct Today is the 6th of October and the 8 month anniversary of my partners death. Learning to live without him is defintely something I never wanted to learn and am still struggling to do. Today I really wanted to stay motivated and get my 4kms in and I’m happy to report I completed a 4.30km walk.
Ways to care for a loved one suffering from Epilepsy🧡
Saturday 5th OctWays to care for loved ones suffering from Epilepsy:
• Keeping the individual safe during a seizure
• Calling for medical help, giving first aid or emergency medication
• Stay with the individual or seeing them home safely after a seizure or seizure like event
• Taking note of any patterns or triggers of the individuals seizures, which may help if they don’t recall the seizure/s/
• Aiding with their routine of taking anti-seizure medication (ASM)
• Going with them to appointments, helping to take notes, providing descriptions of seizures to the person with epilepsy and/or their medical care team
• In some cases, acting as a representative or advocate for the individual with their doctors and or others involved in their care plan
• Joining in with leisure activities that might pose a safety risk if they were to have a seizure, for example swimming, partying etc and providing transport if necessary
• Helping them to adapt their home or lifestyle to provide a safer living environment
• Checking in on the individual especially if there is that lack of a support system, asking what supports they may feel they need from you
• Not mistreating the individual or discriminating against them because of their diagnosis
• Educating yourself on Epilepsy, especially the form they suffer from
• Educating yourself on seizure first aid
Individuals with Epilepsy don’t want to be SEEN as their diagnosis. They want to feel safe in their surroundings, around the people they love and feel cared for. Try to keep in mind that their actions and or behaviours aren’t always directed towards you. Try to be mindful of what they’re carrying everyday mentally and physically.
EPILEPSY IS NOT A CHOICE
ACCEPTANCE IS🧡
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Day 5💜
Saturday 5th Oct Hello beautiful humans,
Day 4🧡
Friday 4th Oct
Day 3💜
Thursday 3rd Oct
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Wednesday 2nd OctA very special thankyou for all donations that have been made. Together we have raised $125 thus far.
Thankyou immensely for your generosity. This cause is something so close to my heart. Your contributions and support will never be forgotten.
Truly every cent donated counts towards an incredible cause so again thankyou!
Sending my love and appreciation🧡
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Day 2💜
Wednesday 2nd OctHello beautiful humans :))
Day 2 is officially done and dusted. I completed a 4.22km walk and saw some beautiful purple flowers along the way.
Tomorrow is a new day, best of luck everyone. We’re all in this together and I believe we can make a great impact💜
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Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy (SUDEP)
Tuesday 1st Oct Sudden unexpected death in Epilepsy is a complication of living with this condition and refers to when an Epileptic individual dies suddenly with no cause to be found.
Making a difference for Maxxy
Thursday 26th Sep Hi, all. If you’ve come across this page then welcome. I am very passionate about participating in this years walk for Epilepsy. I want to raise money and make a difference for people living with this condition. My partner passing away in February of this year, really motivated me to learn more about Epilepsy. I truly want to do all I can to make an impact even if that is just educating myself, others and spreading awareness. In 2019 alone, epilepsy contributed to 1,100 deaths in Australia which is heartbreaking.Thank you to my Sponsors
$53.81
Eliza De Wit
$52.75
Archibald Builders
You are doing such a great thing bringing awareness about epilepsy
$26.38
Catharina Dumaresq
Well done Rhiannon, love what you’re doing. You go girl 🌷
$26.38
Tiara
$26.38
Lily Montano’s Family
Rhiannon, good luck on reaching your goal for such a good cause.
$26.38
Rhi💜
The money crisis has taken its toll so with that being said with the extra cash I have left over from recent bills, rent etc I wanted to donate my last $25 for my Maxxy. I hope I’m you proud moonbaby♾️
$26.38
Valla Mitchell
You are doing amazing i love you
$21.10
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$21.10
Isabel Harkness
Well done Rhi
$21.10
Tiara
$15.83
Kelsie Connelly
This is awesome rhi!
$10.55
Harrison Winn
$10.55
Anonymous
proud of you!!
$10.55
Mischa Akuhata
i’m so proud of you my darling 🩵🩵
$10.55
Atlanta M
So proud to see you spreading awareness for an important cause that's so close to your heart. Best of luck with the walk💓
$10.55
Will Cunningham
$6.33
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$6.33
Tiara
$5.28
Purgator.dream
love u beautiful!! x
$5.28
Zahara
Proud of you always babe ❤️
$5.28
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$5.28
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$5.28
Sharnee
Good on you darl, creating awareness is a great thing and going the extra step to participate in the walk and raise a bit of money for the cause very proud of you x
$5.28
Wife 🩵
i’m so proud of you wife , keep going 🩵🩵
$5
Rhiannon Rutherfurd
$4.22
Sascha
My Mum suffers from epilepsy, and this is very important to me. Also Rhi is a friend and I want to support 🫶
1800 437 453
walk@walkforepilepsy.org.au
i love you, you are inspirational