This month is Live Fearless Challenge
In 2021 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis. I was extremely lucky to receive such a quick diagnosis following an urgent colonoscopy. There is currently no known cure, or cause for inflammatory bowel disease. IBD goes between periods of flares and remission. It is thanks to the resources and current research that I am able to continue to live my life with minimal symptoms at the moment, after a 7-month long flare, trialing different treatments.
It has now been almost 3 years since my diagnosis. I have had 4 colonoscopies to date, more blood tests than I could count, multiple ultrasounds and MRI's and more stool tests than I ever could have imagined.
Treatment for IBD is limited, and many aren't included on the PBS. Currently I take medication morning and night, including tablets, suppositories and enemas, along with following a restrictive diet.
All proceeds go towards Crohn's & Colitis Australia, helping to develop new medical therapies, support services and accessible resources.
It is so important to continue to spread awareness and develop new medications - hoping one day there will be a prevention or cure.
As I challenge myself to reach these goals during September, it would really help me to know that I have your support. If you can rally behind me with even a small donation, it would motivate me through the month and keep my spirits high.
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Thank you and see you at the finish line!
My Achievements
Profile Pic Uploaded
Created a Blog Post
In a Team
Shared Page on Social
Sent Email
Self Donated
Received First Donation
Halfway to your $ goal
Reached your $ goal
Logged First Activity
Halfway to your KM goal
Reached KM goal
First 100 to Register
Thank you to my Sponsors
$21.10
Heather Murphy
$10
Judy Ward
So proud of you Belle ❤️
$21.10
Hailey Shatford
It’s not much but I know you will appreciate it. Keep your head held high beautiful. You are stronger than you think and I know that you definitely have Mum, Dad and Riley to get you through every obstacle and every triumph along the way. Sending you lots of love and healing energy 🫶🏻🙏🏼
$20
Anonymous
Good luck, great cause and awesome effort😊
$21.10
Kym Whiteman
Wishing you the best, Belle
$100
Nanny Kate And Webby
We are so proud of you Belle and everything you do! We are so happy to support you. This is a great cause so close to our hearts. Good luck darling!
$26.38
Gayle Gardiner
Wishing you the best Belle
$52.75
Justy
Big hugs
$10.55
Jazz Ingamells
$52.75
Layla Rehberger
$105.50
Caroline Terrell
All the very best Belle, our best wishes for effective treatment that enables you to live freely, or even better- a cure. Love to catch up soon, Lots of love, Caroline, Greg, Archie & Marlo
$52.75
Anonymous
$52.75
Katrina Oakden
We are right behind you Belle, any progress leading to a cure for these debilitating diseases would be amazing! 🥰
$50
Sarah Glover
$52.75
Dirty Bird
$10
Jemma Campbell
🤍🤍🤍