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I'm challenging 27 to fight MND
Hi there,
This September, I’m taking part in FightMND’s Challenge 27 — walking 27 minutes a day, every day — not just to meet a wellness goal, but to honour someone who was incredibly special to me: my mom, Cathy.
This December marks ten years since she lost her courageous 8-year battle with ALS, an aggressive form of Motor Neurone Disease. Rather than let the lead-up to that anniversary be filled with sadness, I want to channel that emotion into something meaningful — to challenge myself, to raise awareness, and to be part of the fight for a future without MND.
Challenge 27 represents the average life expectancy of someone diagnosed with MND — just 27 months. My mom, a true force of nature, defied those odds with strength, grace, and fierce determination. Walking each day in her memory is my way of continuing her fight and showing that the battle doesn’t end with loss — it transforms into action, into hope, and into love.
I’d be so grateful for your support as I take on this challenge - for my mom, and for everyone still facing the Beast.
Let’s walk towards a world free from MND.
Much love
Nicole
My Achievements
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received 5 Donations
Reached Goal
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My Updates
Challenge 27 Day 10 part 1/3
Wednesday 10th Sep
Challenge 27 - Day 8
Monday 8th Sep
Challenge 27 Day 7
Sunday 7th Sep
Challenge 27 Day 5
Friday 5th Sep
Day 4 - Part 3!
Thursday 4th Sep
Day 2 - Lunchtime walk
Tuesday 2nd Sep
Day 1 part 2! STRAVA Delay
Monday 1st Sep
Challenge 27 Day 1 - Complete!
Monday 1st Sep
Thank you to my Sponsors
$515
Elia Sterling
$106.12
Nicole Fanning
For mom 🫶🏻
$106.12
Zoe Greenberg
Walking with you in spirit 💕
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Chris Forster
$106.12
Anonymous
$106.12
Sophie Gourdine
Love you
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Lindsey Sterling
Count me in for a walk one day. Love that you’re doing this for mom ❤️
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Sheila Fanning
$72.01
Diego Cairoli
$64.67
Joe Layton
Go Nicole!!
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Cristina, Nathan And Sofia Hopper
Love you Nic, so proud of all that you do to raise awareness of ALS and MND. Your mama would be so proud of the person you are today! Love you and thank you for letting us be part of your challenge today xx
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Manu Figueroa
If you can't change it, fight it. Forever with you on this fight 💪. You're amazing!!!
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Johanna Waibuca
A lovely tribute to you mom and everyone battling this awful disease.
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Andrew Stephen
Great way to honour and remember her Nicole!
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Rob Setina
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Peter Ferrier
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Georgina Grant
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Kieran C
Awesome work, Nicole! Keep smashing it 💪
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Scarlett Musu
❤️❤️❤️
$55
Glenn Fanning
Great job bb
$54.12
Peter And Patricia Fanning
Well done Nicole! Such a great cause and a lovely way to remember your mum. X
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Jeanette Watson
So proud of you Nicole 💕
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Karen Fraser
Keep up the great work Nicole!
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Lauren Cations
Go Nicole! Keep up the good work and fight against this awful disease.
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Sconnie
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Erica Hollingsworth
$29.90
Lyndsay Lombardi
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Em
Get it girl 💙
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Alison Sturrock
$29.90
Mel Coulson
Such a great cause Nic - go for gold!
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Fiona Trumble
Great work Nicole. For you, your mum and to remember a valued colleague of mine who passed away from MND nearly 18 years ago.
$29.90
Ruby & Olive Neilly
We love you Aunty Nicole - smash it!
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Megan
Love you and always supporting you from afar.
$27
Hannah Harris
Well done Nicole! Count me in for a walk or 2
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Alex Hourihan
Proud of you! x
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Eleni
So proud of you girl ❤️
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Backshall Family
We love you! ❤️
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Kirbs
Good job mate, what a great cause 💪🏼
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Casey Rhodes-anderson
What a beautiful way to honour your Mum. She would be so proud of you xx
$11.65
Madi Crosbie
I’m proud of you & your mum would be too xx
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Mom would be very proud!👍