I’m fundraising in support of my friend, Henry Iddles.
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!
Raised so far
With your help, I have raised...
$253
You’re helping fund research to find cures for kids with genetic diseases. Every dollar counts!
Biggest Donor
Krystina Higgins
$61
Thank you so much to my biggest supporter, Krystina Higgins, 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...
5
Hours of research
Every $50 raised funds an hour of vital research.
Thank you to our donors
$40
Caitlin Crowley
Great skipping Katie!
$18
Violet Mulhall
Katie Jane, I just wanted to remind you how incredible you are! I’m so proud of you for skipping every day in August and staying committed to your goal. It’s not always easy to find time every day, but you’re proving that with a little determination, you can do amazing things. Keep believing in yourself, keep showing up, and remember that every skip counts. You are strong, inspiring, and capable of so much more than you realise. Don’t give up — you’ve got this! 🩷 You have inspired me in so many different ways. Thank you for always being such an amazing person. I love you! 💕 Keep skipping, keep smiling, and keep being the amazing person you are! ✨ Love you lots! 💕
$61
Krystina Higgins
Strap in those puppies and jump to it
$55
Bernadette Tranter
I'll hold Albie while you skip! 😍 Henry is the cutest and Shon is amazing. Happy to support you all.
$55
Chloe Williams
Go girl!
$24
Porters
Good luck !! It’s a great cause
"Great skipping Katie!"