Seb's Running 60km to Fight MND

By Sebastian Deane

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I am fundraising for FightMND!

Hi guys,

Over the month of May 2026, I am challenging myself to run 60km to raise money to support FightMND and help beat Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Last year I met a man called Hobbo. He is a young father who lives in Mosman with his wife Annie and two young kids Lizzy (6) and Henry (4). Henry is friends with my little sister Florence at preschool. In June 2023, a week out from running a marathon, fit, strong and filled with plans for the future, Hobbo was diagnosed with MND.

MND is a rapid, progressive neurological disease that causes motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord to fail, leading to muscle weakness, paralysis, and loss of speech, swallowing, and breathing, with an average life expectancy of just 27 months. 

Hobbo says, “I consider myself somewhat lucky in a bizarre way, I understand how ridiculous this sounds coming from a bloke, who can’t speak can’t walk and struggles to move. But I think it’s lucky that it wasn’t sudden like a car accident. I have a chance to say goodbye and make sure that I can impart what little wisdom that I have learned. I focus on what I can still do, not what I’ve lost. I know what matters now. Time. Love. Presence. I spend my days focused on my family."

It's so unfair that such a horrible disease can take the life of someone as amazing as Hobbo. Even though running 60km will be hard, it's nothing compared to the Hobden family's fight and everyone else suffering from this terrible disease. 

Please support me by donating to fund research, effective treatments and ultimately a cure for MND.

Thank you so much for your support.

Sebastian 

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My Updates

Been a tough few days

Thursday 21st May
Been a tough few days having fallen a bit sick, and I'm slightly behind schedule now. I'll need a big weekend (after two games of rugby) to make up for the lost distance. Really sad to see Jai Arrow diagnosis and reminds me how important all the effort is to fight MND.

Nearly 1/2 way there!

Wednesday 13th May

Another 5.6km done this morning at 545am

Wednesday 13th May
Hope you enjoyed the shout out Billy!

Night-time kms. Getting cold out!

Wednesday 13th May

15.63km down already!!

Tuesday 5th May
Just completed another 6.24km with my Dad in the dark after school training. 45km to go! Thanks for all the support!!!!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$1.04k

Anonymous

Well done young Sebastian on running for a great cause. Good luck

$318.90

Mosman Prep - Tian Family

$318.90

Marie-clare Elder

We are so proud of you Seb! Well done. Marie-Clare and Charlie

$267.25

Sam Ellis

Seb while I haven’t met you yet I am mates with your old man. What you’re doing is so great and you should be very proud of yourself buddy. Good luck with the goal.

$250

Anonymous

Go Seb!!! Hard things are always the things worth doing.

$215

Robert O'callaghan

Good on you for running so far for a great cause. The ocalls are very proud of you!!!!

$200

Winston Kwok & Family

Well done, Seb! We are all very proud of you!

$162.75

Jules & Anna Donnan

Go Seb! Have an awesome time running!

$162.75

Richie And Anna Higgins

What a brilliant thing to do, Sebastian! We’re so impressed! Go Seb!!!

$162.75

The Ballantynes

So proud of you Sebastian for giving this a go and supporting the fight against MND. You are a champion!! xx

$162.75

Jane Higgins

Go Sebastian We are so proud of you

$162.75

Jack Beavis

All the best

$162.75

Michael Symes

Well done Sebastian!

$106.12

Lizzie And Henry Hobden

Go Seb! We think you are incredible! Running so far to raise money and awareness for MND! Thankyou from our family and the 1000s like ours x

$106.12

Ollie Frame

Good luck Seb! Such a great cause. From Ollie and Archer Frame

$106.12

Leon Baker

Go Seb!!!

$106.12

Billy Brell

Hi Seb, Billy here. What you’re doing is so great! 60kms is not easy but I know you can do it. Keep going, never give up!

$106.12

Rosie Hutchinson

Well done Seb! Awesome effort. All of the hutches are very proud of your effort.

$106.12

The Duggans

$106.12

Jan Deane

Hidden this is an amazing cause. Good on you for doing the challenge. We are very proud of you! Nino & Janny xx

$106.12

Libby Villiers

Amazing effort Seb!!! You’ve got this! Love auntie Libby, Tom, Clem, Immy and Elodie x

$106.12

Andrew Mcguinness

Awesome effort for such a great cause

$106.12

Oscar Colwell

Good Luck Seb!

$100

Dan Brown

An amazing, amazing initiative Seb. The entire Prep community is behind you. Keep up the great work, especially when you start getting tired! Mr Brown and Rachel

$86.07

Kerin Hurrell

Time to increase your goal! Great effort champ!

$80.96

Jean Kim

Thank you for your work to help fight MND.

$80.96

David Tian

Great run and good luck!

$80.96

Nick Cooper

Great Work Seb!

$80.96

Ted Farrell

Go Seb!

$80.96

Leanne Horridge

Amazing work Seb. Such a great cause.

$80.96

Liam Campbell's Family - Yr 2

Fantastic work, Seb. All the best from the Campbell family.

$80.96

Lucy Messara

$80.96

Luis Ali Millie Xavier Izzo

Good luck Seb!

$80.96

Toby Joy

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Nikko Muto

Go Seb!!!! Great job doing this!!!!!!!!!!

$80.96

Thijmen & Family

Go Seb! Amazing challenge and so good of you to be raising money for a important cause 🏃 💪☀️ X Thijmen, Rob, Fem and Eva Sophie

$80.96

Tom Robertson

Keep running Seb, you are making a difference!'

$80.06

Anonymous

$54.84

Billie Higgins

Well done Sebastian - very good of you!

$54.84

Nina & Albert Vanneck (3m)

Good luck Seb, what a great cause!

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Carrie Deane

Go Seb!! Super proud of you from Aunty Caz, Lach & Cam

$54.84

Jacqui Levings

Well done Sebastian, this is very inspiring!

$54.84

The Clemmos

Go Seb!!

$40.40

Will Beaumont

Well done Seb- this is amazing- run hard. Will Beaumont

$40.40

Jill Obering

Well done! -William O (3H)

$40.40

Victor Gugger

$35

Chris Venn

Go Seb! Wishing Hobbo and his family all the best 🙏🏻

$33.87

Anonymous

Great stuff, very inspiring!

$33.87

Rory Du Vernet Y3