I am going sugar free for people affected by Muscular Dystrophy
I am 0 days sugar free to raise vital funds for people affected by Muscular Dystrophy!
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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Receive 1st donation to win 1 of 5 $30 gift cards to use at Timezone, Zone Bowling or Kingpin
Raise $60 to win 1 of 3 $50 gift cards valid at Timezone, Zone Bowling or Kingpin
Raise $120 to win 1 of 2 family passes valid at Taronga or Western Plains Zoo
Raise $325 to win 1 of 2 $100 gift cards valid at Timezone, Zone Bowling or Kingpin
Raise $1000 to win a $100 Honest to Goodness gift card plus $200 Westfield gift card
100% of fundraising goal
1 week of challenge completed
2 weeks of challenge completed
3 weeks of challenge completed
4 weeks of challenge completed
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Play Grow Flourish
$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
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