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Will you support my Live Fearless Challenge?
Living with Crohn’s disease isn’t always what people see.
Crohn’s disease is a type of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) — a chronic condition that causes inflammation in the digestive system. Crohn’s can affect any part of the gastrointestinal tract, and the inflammation can cause ongoing symptoms and complications.
For many of us living with Crohn’s, it can mean abdominal pain, diarrhoea, nausea, exhaustion, loss of appetite, urgent and frequent trips to the toilet, medications, appointments and periods of painful flare-ups. There are also the struggles that people don’t see — the anxiety, the exhaustion and the uncertainty of not knowing what tomorrow might bring.
Crohn’s is an invisible illness. I can look completely fine on the outside while struggling on the inside.
There are periods when things are relatively settled, and then there are flares that can make even the simplest things feel incredibly difficult.
And the reality is, there is currently no cure for Crohn’s disease or IBD. Treatment can help control inflammation and manage symptoms, but for many of us, it’s a lifelong battle.
I’m certainly not alone in this.
In 2025, an estimated 179,420 Australians were living with IBD, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. That’s almost 180,000 Australians dealing with a disease that can affect every aspect of life — physically, mentally, socially and emotionally.
But Crohn’s may be a part of my story, it doesn’t define me. 💜
This September, I’m taking on the Fearless Challenge — moving for 30 minutes every day to raise awareness and help raise much-needed funds for IBD research and support.
I’m doing this for myself, for the people who understand this battle, for the people who are newly diagnosed, for those currently struggling through a flare, and for every IBD warrior who just keeps going.
Most importantly, I’m doing it in the hope that one day there will be a cure.
💜 If you’re able to donate, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every dollar, every step and every bit of awareness helps bring us closer to a future without Crohn’s.
Crohn’s is part of my story. It doesn’t define who I am.
Together, we can be fearless. 💜
