Running for Rooey

By Megan Little

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I am fundraising for FightMND!

Hi there,

In November, I'll be running the GPT50k - a grueling yet epic run along the Grampians Peaks Trail from Mount Zero to Halls Gap. I'm dedicating this run and training to raising vital funds to support FightMND and help beat the Beast that is Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

My brother Andrew (or Rooey) was diagnosed almost two years ago, he is a father to 3 beautiful kids, has a loving wife and family and friends. The average life expectancy of someone diagnosed with MND is just 27 months.

Please support me by donating to "Running for Rooey".

Thank you so much for your support!

Cheers, Megan 

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An Otways Trot

Friday 13th Mar
This week we’ve been on holidays with our family, four families with 8 kids and four grandparents. A chaotic and relaxing beach getaway to Apollo Bay. It meant I was able to squeeze in a run through the Otway Ranges with my cousin Jess. We ran from Elliot Ridge near Shelly Beach through the towering mountain ash rainforest to Blanket Bay Campground. It was an absolutely stunning run. I was a bit nervous running in a new location, and based on the route, there wasn’t anyway to shorten the run if anything went wrong. Jess is a swimmer by trade, and hadn’t ran this far in many years. Yet, she stepped up and offered to come with me. A true testament to inner grit and willpower, she not only made the 13.3km with 350m elevation, but loved almost every minute of it! Shout out to Apollo Bay Surf Life Saving Club for the free hire of their beach wheelchair, allowing our entire family to enjoy the waves.

Thank you!

Tuesday 3rd Mar

Wow, I am completely blown away by the amount of support we’ve received since launching only one week ago. Thank you to everyone who shared the post and a massive thank to those who were able to donate. Together we have raised over $10,000 in under a week to fund vital research with the goal of finding a cure for MND, and support families living with this beast. 

This week I’ve got back onto the trails, the Dunkeld to Mount Sturgeon Loop. A humbling 14km with 440m of elevation gain and loss. Crazy to think that in 8 months time I’ll be conquering over 3 times that distance and 4 times the elevation 🤯. 

This week my brother and sister-in-law headed off to their specialist appointments with a glimmer of hope, only to leave with a brutally familiar empty feeling and knowing there is no cure yet. 

In Manda’s words, Andrew “picks himself up time after time, he does it for us, his family and friends, to bring that hope back to the surface, that he will stay with us much longer than those specialists believe.” 

When I’m trudging up a mountain with a painful hip, sweating, choking on energy gels, quads and calves burning, this is what I’m thinking of. 

I’m thinking of Andrew getting up everyday, facing immense and new challenges with a smile on his face and laughter always bubbling at the surface. 

Let’s keep running for those who can’t, and raising funds for brilliant minds who might give us extra time with those who deserve it. 

Megan ☺️

Thank you to my Sponsors

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Hame & Jane

❤️ Run Forrest! We adore all you little/russel’s forever & ever!

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Terrie Wesley

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Mum And Dad

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Addo

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Jim & Liz Pekin

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Janet And William Plush

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Plush Co

Well done Megs! Goodluck! Thinking of you and all yours xxx

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Jorden Tresidder

Very inspiring. Well done! 🙌🏼

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Anonymous

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Kylie Heath Mcclure

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Baz And Mands Hage

What a challenge Meags! I have no doubt you will smash it, a credit to you, lots of love and strength to you all 🩵

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Peter Watt

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Sarah Francis

Awesome Megs! Cheering you on all the way.

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Merty Silcock

Inspirational!! 💪 Killing it - keep it up 🫶🏼

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Sue & Graeme Robertson

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Lana, Ed, Bill And Alf

What a woman, what a family ❤️

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Ollie & Dougie Close

' You Can!' You mad hatter!

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Jacob / Tash Hillyer

RUN FORREST RUNNNNNNNN 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️🏃‍♀️ best of luck megan love Tash,Jake,Connor,Alora,Alec

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Sarah And Stu

The most lovely why, hit me up for a run anytime!!! (Or a babysitter!)

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Emma Mulcahy

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Will Burbury

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Ann Vaughan

All the best Megan. A very worthy cause 👏🏻👏🏻

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Ed And Janice

Go Megs proud of you

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Jase Smith

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Amy And Nick Marlow

Megan, you absolute superstar. What a courageous challenge you have set yourself. We will be following your progress 🙌🤩💪

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Helen & Greg Ewart

Huge effort! Fantastic 👏🏻

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Amy, Fev, Cleo & Remi Robinson

Phenomenal Megs, as always. Inspiring us every day. Big love to you all 💛

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Margaret Mcdonald

Wishing you all the very best for your gruelling challenge Megan. Hope the donations are pouring in!

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Emily Mcinnes

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Maddi Uba

You are AMAZING Meags!! 🩵

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Laura Schuckar

Get it Megs! 👍🏼

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James Staude

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Kate Vickery

Elite Megan 👏🏼👏🏼 so proud of you xx

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Courtney & Ryan Mellor

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Chloe Langley

Amazing Meegs, absolute trooper 💙🩵🤍

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Kat And Simon Close

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Harry Robertson

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Max

Legend!

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James And Shelley Hindhaugh

Well done Megan!

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Kerp Up The Hard Work. Russell & Susan

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Gm & Ja Burgess

Amazing Megan, good luck on the run!

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Grace

Sam & I are proud as always!! X

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Jackson Brown

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Maggie Dundon

Absolutely incredible Meags!! 💛

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Bill And Prue

Go you good thing Great effort xxx

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Colleen And Bluey Quarrell

Very Inspirational Megan, Enjoy your Journey ❤️❤️

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Sally & Rosie Staude

You are superwoman! How cool is Tess’ mum!

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Nicole Lease

Your remarkable Megan 💜

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Joel & Alice Staude

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Ange Dinges

Absolutely idolise you my friend

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Sue Trewin

❤️❤️❤️

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Bec And Bowes

Onya Meegs! Preseason done right 🩷💪🏼

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Holly

Go meegs🩵💙🤍ur amazing!

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Helen Crome

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Helen

What a legend! Happy to be part of your support team!

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Dave

Go Megan. Like Helen happy to help out. Inspirational!

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Anna Lyons

Good on you Megan! This is a fantastic effort for a great cause 🏃‍♀️

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A Keen Flat Runner

Go you good thing Megan!! Can’t wait to see your running journey! Hills a the worst but I hope you enjoy them! Xx

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Nathan Shrive

Great stuff Megan

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Anonymous

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Alana And Grant Bethune

Well done Megan, all the best for the run and lots of love to your family x

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Mads Granter

Cheering you on!!! Super Mum 🌟

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Wade Latty

Good luck Megan wishing you all the best with the run.

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Dean & Zoe Frew

All the best on your run Megan, hopefully there is a breakthrough in MND research soon! Much love to your beautiful family.

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Marie & Jim Arthurson

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Anonymous

Just a beautiful gesture.

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Lol Oliver

Good luck & I hope you reach your goal.

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Rosemary Nolan

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Bridie

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Harry Griffiths

💙🤍

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Holly Noonan

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Hutch And Lisa

you are an inspiration Megan ❤️

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Good on you Megan your amazing!