Here's just one story explaining why this cause is so important:
Harrison was a healthy, active child, until one day out of the blue, “He wasn’t quite right, and then the next day he just stopped walking, and we knew something was very wrong,” said his father, Adam.
Doctors found something wrong with his blood, and when his parents were told it could be leukaemia “everything stopped.” As terrifying as that word was for them to hear, it got worse as Harrison’s case was unique, and it took many DNA tests to determine he had acute myeloid leukaemia (AML). They were lucky to get the right treatment after the right diagnosis, but it could have gone very differently if that work had not been done.
“Medical research is so important to get any answers for any genetic condition,” said his mum, Naomi. “For Harrison, the research done prior to him getting sick is what helped save our son. Research needs to continue so the next child diagnosed with a rare form of AML or any cancer—it can help them.”
I care about the 1 in 20 Aussie kids who face a birth defect or genetic disease, like cancer. Most people don’t know that cancer is caused by changes in genes—but almost everyone will be touched by it. So, the research you and I support today may one day help someone we know, someone in our family.
There’s lots of work to do, but there is also lots of hope.
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Day #31
I DID IT!!!Day #30
Second last skip of the challenge and I'm super proud of what I have achieved. Not only the donations but also my skipping amd determination to get it done. Everyone is probably sick of my skipping videos/stories, but the support and encouragement has been amazing xDay #22
Not long to go till August is done and dusted. Thanks to those who have supported me, encouraged me and donated to this worthy cause. It means a lot.Day #12
Made it to day 12 and finding it to become part of my routine straight after work. Work shoes off, trainers on. Exceeded my fundraising goal which im so stoked about and super appreciative for the support.Day #4
Wasn't feeling great today but got through itDay #2
Day #2 found skipping faster this time was easier than skipping slower. Who would have thought 🤷♀️Day #1
Day #1 of 100 skips this morning. Did ok considering I hadn't skipped in years. Knees feel fine, a little breathless and sports bra did its job. Should be a pro by day 31 🙂
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$830
You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!
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Ken Shepherd
$61
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Ken Shepherd, for donating an incredible $61 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
My Impact
So far this year, I've helped fund...
16
Hours of research
Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.
Thank you to our donors
$61
Ken Shepherd
Congrats on getting through the challenege
$18
Kristy
Smashing it Angie babes!!
$23
Renee
😘😘
$24
Aree
$12
Joe
$10
Anonymous
Have you lost any weight jumping Angela?
$61
Erin Mollison
You’re amazing Sharon!!!! Secure the titties and keep on jumping. I have a bottle of Pinot noir and a cheese platter waiting for you at the end. Xx
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Mary M
Your doing such a wonderful thing for this charity!! Keep up the skips, love watching your videos…you have got this girl❤️👌
$61
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$61
Gerry Camilleri
Keep the good work going.
$61
Aileen Weavell
Go girl
$40
Matt Mantell
You got this!
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Anonymous
Good stuff
$61
Jacqui Anderson
$61
Lauren Scordo
$39
Erin
$40
Katherine Bailey
$30
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