Farah Touilii and Joeanne Smith

I am going sugar free for people affected by Muscular Dystrophy

"Thanks for helping kids like me".
John, 8 years old living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Hey everyone, I’m Farah and together with my mum Joeanne we are Community Ambassadors for SFS 2023!!

So of course I am going sugar free again this September for my 7th year and mums 1st year to raise funds for a charity very close to our hearts Muscular Dystrophy. As some of you may know our family has a long history with Muscular Dystrophy. My brother Zak lived with MD, that is a genetic neuromuscular disorder that deteriorates muscle. Zak was diagnosed at 11 months old, was in his first wheelchair at 6 years old and passed away at the age of 16 years old in 2011. Zak was such a strong boy who lived his life to fullest, taking on whatever challenges were thrown at him with the most positive attitude. I miss him everyday. 2 years post losing my brother my mum Joeanne was diagnosed with Manifesting Carriers of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. My mum is now using an electric wheelchair full time. Unfortunately there is no treatment or cure for MD. 


Taking part in this fundraiser we are hoping to bring more awareness to MD and help support families like ours affected by the challenges living with Muscular Dystrophy bring. 


Our fundraising efforts will fund vital support services for kids and adults living with neuromuscular conditions to help them reach their potential and take control of their own lives. Things like, fun and fully wheelchair accessible camps for kids; skills development weekends for young adults that support them to live independently; programs tailored for mums, siblings or carers; transportation to access the community; peer support (a chance to meet other people in a similar position and build community); specialised information and support during tough times (someone to talk to, who just gets it).


We have set a goal of $8000 for this challenge! Please help us smash our fundraising goal by making a secure tax deductable online donation and by doing a shout out on social media to encourage others to donate and help me through!


It's going to be a long hard month giving up SUGAR!!

 

Thank you so much for your support,

Farah and Joeanne 💗

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My Achievements

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1,000

Play Grow Flourish

Congratulations ladies on a successful month. This donation is in honour of your beautiful Son/ Brother Zac. He would be so proud of you ladies xx

$620

Anonymous

$500

Anonymous

In memory of Zak a Duchenne Warrior

$342.88

Huntly

Such a small price for a big cause!

$342.88

Sugar Free September Supporter

$327

Anonymous

Well done Farah-you've done great!

$211

Jayesh Gohil

You don't need sugar - you are a good colleague to work with. Best wishes.

$126.60

Sugar Free September Supporter

$126.60

Callum Ford

$126.60

Des Bryce-burgess

$120

Nick Maytom

Nice work girls

$120

Sugar Free September Supporter

$105.50

Grace Duncan

Lots of love Joe!! X

$105.50

Valley Hunt

$105.50

Sugar Free September Supporter

$105.50

Farah Touilii And Joeanne Smith

$100

Tracey

$63.30

Sue

Very proud of you both xxxx

$63.30

Anonymous

$62.40

Alana R

❤️

$60

Michelle Vasakos

Great jobs girls ❤️

$54

Jade Douglas

$52.75

Anna + Brent

$52.75

Chelsea Walsh

You’re doing amazing girls! Keep it up!

$52.75

Nicole Cotterill

$52.75

Sugar Free September Supporter

$52.75

Raynor Hicks

You go galfriend xx

$52.75

Sugar Free September Supporter

$52.75

James Gray

Love your work! Such an awesome cause 🥰

$52.75

Molly Last

Awesome work as always Faz 🙌

$52.75

Sugar Free September Supporter

$52.75

Kristen Ryan

For Zakky boy 🩵🩵🩵 love you Faz!

$52.75

Rochelle Camacho

$52.75

Tim Bryan

$52.75

Luke

$31.65

Cheryl Emmerich

💕

$31.65

Grace G

$31.65

Sugar Free September Supporter

$21.10

Kiara Lunney

$21.10

Molly Scremin

$21.10

Julie Shimmin

Go for it you two!! A very worthwhile cause. Good luck 🇮🇲🎉

$21.10

Iain Settree

$10.55

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