My Activity Tracking
203
kms
My target 200 kms
I’m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy because...
We don’t talk much about epilepsy. And just like so many other hidden illnesses and disabilities, it’s not an issue until it isn’t under control. I’m walking to raise awareness, and raise some money for a small little organisation who are doing their best to support, advocate and promote.
I found out I had epilepsy in my late 20s, having tonic-clonic seizures in very public places and at work. The journey to seizure control was a guessing game of tests, medication and planning, learning triggers and strategies. I had a constant screaming headache, like someone had whacked me on the head with a piece of 2x4 timber. I found it hard for my brain to function at the level I was used to, and when I wasn’t quite right I found it hard (and sometimes impossible) to be my best self. I’m thankful for my family as that time would have been hard on them. After several years of trial and error with medications and adjustments, it’s now under control, I can drive, have a career and I’m a much more present mother. I live with only a mild sense that I don’t have access to 100% of my brain’s capacity. The few times I get a completely clear head I can’t believe what ’normal’ feels like. It’s feels like I’m blessed with superpowers those days!
There are still days I’m just not right. Generally it’s due to having an underlying virus, not enough rest or strangely, a quick change in the barometric pressure!
I’m going to give it a try getting in 100km in 25 days and post along the way. Please do share your own stories with me, around 1 in 150 people in Australia have epilepsy, it’s more common that you think!
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
Made it - and thank you!
Saturday 26th Oct
Day One
Tuesday 1st Oct Up early and did the first 4km. Sounds so easy when you calculate 100km in a month.Thank you to my Sponsors
$158.25
Annette Psereckis
$150
Alex Leith
🏃🏽♀️➡️
$150
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$105.50
Tina Psereckis
$105.50
Ryan Weber
$100
Lisa Mcmanus
You go gurrlll!
$100
David Harradine
Not far to go now Tina!
$100
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$52.75
Cheryl Cartwright
$52.75
Mia Lindgren
👏👏👏
$52.75
Michael Fitzgerald
$52.75
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$52.75
Kiri Fitzpatrick
Go Tina!! <3
$52.75
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$52.75
Simon Tarte
Best of luck Tina - amazing job
$52.75
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$42.20
Kate Stephens
$26.38
Nathalie Henning
$26.38
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$26.38
Ash Raftis
cheering you on!
$26.38
Matched Donation
National Major Partner, Nexon and Supporting Partner, UCB are matching donations received for the Walk for Epilepsy.
$26.38
Janelle Bayes
$26.38
Cintia Chen
Thanks for sharing your journey and experience Tina - looking forward to hearing about how the 100km in 25 days goes in our catch ups.
$26.38
M&d Mann
$21.10
Lara, Chris And Daisy
Great cause!
1800 437 453
walk@walkforepilepsy.org.au
Go you in the colours of the sky https://youtu.be/wvl48FYDo5Y