I’m fundraising in honour of my cousin.
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.
Join me. Share this message. Donate. Thank You!
Latest updates
A full month of skipping complete!!
Woohooo I made it!!! A full month of skipping complete ontop of exercise routines, fulltime work and parenting commitments. Super proud! We raised enough for 10 hours of research. Any last minute donations are still welcome. Thanks again to everyone who supported this great cause.Almost at the finish line
We’re almost at the finish line! Thank you to everyone who has donated so far , what a great cause we’re all helping. Last night I was doing my skips at midnight, but it still counts because my head hadn’t hit the pillow yet. I’m getting faster and even trying a few tricks now lol, haven’t mastered any though. Four days of skips left!
Raised so far
With your help, I have raised...
$511
You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!
Biggest Donor
Facebook Donation
$100
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Facebook Donation, for donating an incredible $100 to help fund vital research into curing children’s genetic diseases.
My Impact
So far this year, I've helped fund...
10
Hours of research
Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.
My Team Members
Thank you to our donors
$20
Jess Lopes
$41
Facebook Donation
$21
Facebook Donation
$20
Facebook Donation
$16
Facebook Donation
$16
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$51
Facebook Donation
$51
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$100
Matched Gift
Your donation has been doubled by our sponsors!
$100
Facebook Donation
$35
Ash
Skip a di doo dah
$20
Matched Donation
$20
