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I'm living fearlessly this September. Will you support me?
I’m taking on the Live Fearless Challenge this September to raise awareness and funds for the almost 180,000 Australians living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis.
IBD is one of the most misunderstood chronic health conditions. Yet people living with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis are ‘frequent flyers’ of the hospital system. It strips away income, disrupts education, work, relationships and travel, and can have a significant impact on both physical and mental health.
That’s why I’m getting active this September and aiming to complete 150km. Every kilometre is for the thousands of people living with IBD who face this in silence.
Consider supporting me as I take on the LFC! Your donation will help fund research, patient support, education and advocacy - because no one should have to manage this disease on their own.
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Podcast with LIVIN sharing our family experience.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/20f52Q3skin6hpjxNjCNRA?si=b7zDbxF4RVmxQ9v1GL5sSg
Magnificent Magnolia- Our family journey
Two years ago, our vibrant, full-of-life daughter—now 11—was diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, and in what felt like an instant, our world turned upside down. One day she was this radiant, bubbly spark of energy; the next, she was unwell, quiet, and heartbreakingly sad. Watching her go through that was devastating. Crohn’s is a complex, unpredictable illness, and finding the right treatment has been an ongoing journey. There’s still so much to learn, and so much more we need to uncover through research.
Some days are filled with light—others, with struggle. Crohn’s is an invisible illness, and while most people see a smiling, sparkling girl with a gleam in her eye, they don’t see the fatigue, the discomfort, the hospital stays, or the endless stream of medical appointments. They don’t see the quiet courage it takes just to get through a school day or show up with a smile.
In the beginning, the grief was overwhelming. You mourn the ease, the carefree adventures, the simple childhood you imagined for your child. But two years in, we’ve found our rhythm. We’ve learned to move with the waves rather than against them. And thanks to ongoing advances in medicine and technology, I’m hopeful—truly hopeful—that by the time she’s in her twenties, the landscape of treatment will be vastly improved.
Advocating for awareness and research through the Australian Crohn’s & Colitis Association has become a purpose-driven passion for our family. It helps us turn pain into action and gives us a voice in a space that still needs so much more understanding and attention.
This journey has been clarifying. It’s shown us who really stands beside us—the friends who show up, love fiercely, and offer support without needing to be asked. It’s also made me deeply grateful for the work I do. My career brings me creativity and fulfillment, but just as importantly, it gives me the flexibility to be present—for sick days at home, long days in hospital, and everything in between.
Life has handed us unexpected challenges—but it’s also opened our hearts wider than we thought possible. I feel incredibly blessed to walk this path with my husband, Zach. Together, as a family, we hold each other through the hard days, celebrate every beautiful one, and carry hope with us always—for brighter days ahead.
Thank you to my Sponsors
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Leah Stropin
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Ally, Nat, Oscar, Zara And Ted
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The Lukos
Walking right beside you and with Maggie always!
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Kinney
Well done Em xxx
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Amy Woollard
So proud of what you are doing and always thinking of the silent battles!! Xx
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Cristjna Tridente
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Elizabeth Mattiske
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James Thredgold Jeweller
Well done, Em, you're a champ!!
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Karen Peevor
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Anonymous
Go Emma and love to you all ❤️❤️❤️
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Vince Fusco
You got this Em! Go get it done for Mags! ❤️
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Janna Schneebichler
You guys have got this! Keep fighting xx
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Jenny Riemersma
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Gaye Materne
Love to Magnolia and all the family during this battle
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Bridget Gillard
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Lindi Duncan
Dear Em, I hope this in some way helps beautiful Magnolia and those who have to deal with Crohn's every day. xx
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Genevieve & Family
go Mags!!
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Bethany Daniell
Well done Em! Such a beautiful mumma bear! Praying for Mags on this health journey also and that research comes up with some solutions soon xx
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Kate Tee
Well done Em! Go girl x
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Kay Scarlett
With love Magnolia 🩷
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Tracy Rose
Love and hugs to you all ❤️
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Peta Eriksson
Well done Emma on helping bring focus and funds to this awful disease and being a fabulous role model for Magnolia.
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Taft Family
Gorgeous Magnolia. Sadly so many of us are affected by different bowel, inflammation issues. Having a terrible episode with Colitis at 15 yes old, I have a tiny inkling of how she feels. So much more needs to be done for this disease. Best of luck Em, you're incredible 🫶👏🏾❤️
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Mackenzie Fam
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Leanne Rouvray
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Joanne Heggie
Love you Em. I hope this goes a little way in helping families like yours with this disease x
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Lindsay Sportmann
Big hugs and kisses for Magnolia and the fam xx just keep walking… just keep walking Em 😁
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Sarah Rodwell
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Tiina And Chris
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Rob And Ange Mackenzie
Love you Mags! So proud of you sweetheart. Go Em. Super Mumma xox
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Sophie & Darren
It is so tough when our kids have challenges. The heartbreak that you can’t take the pain away, because I know if you could you would. Big hugs to your family and good luck with challenge, I hope you do some of the km with family and good friends, they always make it easier.
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The Petherick-green's
Keep fighting Mags! Thinking of you always.
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Anna Condous
Keep up your amazing work Ems! Xxx
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Robyn Hayward
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Corinne Pensa
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Shanee Pisani
❤️
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Jacky Daniels
Here’s to soldiering on, sending all our love from Switzerland Em 😘😘😘😘
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Kym Hodgkinson
Love this cause and all that you do, Em X
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Hayley Berlingeri
Lots of love to you, Em, and your beautiful Mags. Xox
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Ligita Wakelin
Go Emma! Wishing you all the best for your walking challenge to raise much needed funds! Much love from Lig, Shane, Charley and Tom xx
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Annette Burkett
Go Emma!
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Westies
Keep it up superwoman! Love your work xx
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Hayden Mattiske
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Mel Holman
You got this Em. Your incredible
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Karina Scanlon
May your walk raise awareness and create positive change for all those impacted by crohns. Your strength in the face of adversity is admirable. You are love in action. Big hugs 💜
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Elle Larwood
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Nancy Timpano
Go Emma!!!! Through Magnolia’s story, you are educating us on Crohns and IBD 🙏🏻
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Kate Lawton
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Aree Mitchell
Looove from us xxxx
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Tj & Family
Dear Emma Your strength & love shine as you walk this path .x
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Bec
Fantastic charity well done xx
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Rick & Dee
With love from Rick, Henri and Dee xox
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Claire Datson
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Krista White
<3 x
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Jeannette Borg
You're a beautiful human and a beautiful mum, Em. 💛
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Monique Mckenzie
You are forever inspiring 💜
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Emilie White
So inspiring!
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Zoe Ragenovich
XX
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Aleksandra
You’re an amazing human Emma and Mags is the luckiest girl ever having parents like you and Zac. Hope this helps to find a cure so your precious angel can live a long and healthy life without all the pain and suffering she’s had to endure so far. Love you so much! Xo
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Corey Caputo
So proud of you Emma🤍
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Noela Washyn
Amazing Emm 🥰 beautiful family 💖
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George & Anthony
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Gloria Mattiske
Big donation from darling Granny 👵🏻 🥰
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Cimon Vozzo
❤️
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Anne
Amazing effort Em. All the very best to Magnolia ❤️
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Elise
Another step towards new knowledge and research. Well done Emma on raising awareness and helping to make a difference to Magnolia, others and their families. 🩷
You are both amazing ❤️