Joan Burns

My Activity Tracking

178
kms

My target 150kms

Total activity 178kms

I'm supporting those living fearlessly this September by participating in the Live Fearless Challenge 2024

I’m participating in the Live Fearless Challenge this year in honour of my amazing sister, Angela McAvoy AM, who founded the Australian Crohn' and Colitis Association (now Crohn's and Colitis Australia).

Angela passed away, aged 77, on 25 April 2024 but her legacy lives on and I am walking and swimming my way to 150km in her memory.

Angela's vision was to help people with Crohn's and colitis to live fearlessly and to support research, education and advocacy programs in search of earlier diagnosis, treatment and ultimately a cure for Crohn's and colitis.

Please help me honour Angela's memory by continuing to support the cause to which she dedicated most of her life.

Help me achieve my target in Angela's name.

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My Updates

Day 30 - In loving memory of my wonderful sister.

Always remembered, never forgotten.

Day 30 - Surf's up!

You don't often see waves here!

Day 29 - Walking the Riesling Trail

Walking the beautiful Riesling Trail in Clare Valley. Spotted some hanging mistletoe, beautiful grevilleas, birds nests and the odd bike in the trees!

Day 28 - Grevilleas in bloom on the Riesling trail.

Beautiful grevilleas in full bloom on the Riesling Trail in Clare Valley - just gorgeous!

Day 27 - Roos in Clare Valley

Walking in the beautiful Clare Valley when we spotted these lovely kangaroos grazing nearby.

Day 26 - With my #1 sponsor!

Morning walk with my #1 sponsor!

Day 25 - An absolute stunner of a day!

A stunning morning today!

Day 24 - Take time to stop and smell the roses

Beautiful roses popping out everywhere at present. Angela loved her garden, especially the white Peace roses that she tended lovingly.

Day 23 - Silvery sky and sea

On days like this, it's hard to tell the sea from the sky sometimes - beautiful.

Day 22 - Achoo!! Golden wattle in magnificent bloom for spring!

Golden wattle is on beautiful display all over the place right now. But like lots of people, despite its beauty,  it does make me sneeze!!

Day 21 - Another day, another jetty - with more storm clouds approaching!

Semaphore jetty on a sunny day but with some storm clouds fast approaching!

Day 20 - Storm clouds approaching!

A wild and blustery morning with storm clouds fast approaching made for some quick walking today!

Day 19 - Wonder who will win this showdown?

Birds, birds and more birds! Ducks, pea hens, crows, seagulls, piping shrikes and bin chickens all spotted on the river this morning. 

Day 18 - Just a-walkin' the dawgs

Quite the handful! Ladies out walking the dogs!

Day 17 - Different day, different jetty!

Henley Beach Jetty in the morning

Day 16 - A quiet early morning jetty

Nothing. like an early morning walk and a clear view of the jetty.

Day 15 - The challenge walk in Adelaide!

Fabulous spring morning saw lots of fearless walkers gather with SA Health Minister Chris Picton, CCA CEO Leanne Raven, her wonderful staff, gastroenterologists and allied health staff from the GESA conference to raise awareness and 'walk the talk' for those living and caring for people with Crohn's and colitis.

Day 14 - 4 ducks on a log!

A beautiful, calm morning and 4 ducks on a log!

Day 13 - Look both ways before crossing the road!

Ducks crossing the road!

Day 12 - Lazy seal waving hello!

Seal waving hello

Day 11 - 'Row, row, row your boat'

Early morning practice for lots of rowers this beautiful morning.

Day 10 - Spring has sprung!

Beautiful golden wattle by the seaside.

Day 9 - A beautiful day at Grange Jetty

Lovely day at Grange Jetty

Day 8 Another stormy blustery day!

Another wild and windy day but lovely to be outdoors walking.

Day 7 Catching up with family at Henley

A stunning day for an outdoor meal with family from interstate.

Day 6 The watchful eagle

This beautiful sculpture of an eagle at its seaside nest is so amazing that some people sometimes think it is real.!

Day 5 - One good, enlightened tern!

One good, enlightened tern

Day 4 - A camera-shy pelican!

This pelican had his head tucked into his back getting ready for the storm that was coming.

Day 3 - lots of seaweed on the beach following the wild and windy weather!

lots of seaweed on the beach following the wild and windy weather!

Day 2 - Spotted a particularly colourful mushroom/toadstool by the river today - would definitely recommend against trying that one!


Day 1 - A wild and windy day around Henley today for the start of the challenge!


Thank you to my Sponsors

$105.50

Sue Viney

Happy to support to improve care for everyone with Crohn's.

$158.25

Joan Burns

$52.75

Jo And Paul

We are in awe of Angela’s huge effort over so many years and to Joanie for continuing the great work”. Keep it up!

$158.25

Richard Jenkins

For Angela...

$61.16

Anonymous

$79.13

Marie-louise Stokes

Good on you Joan!

$105.50

Jennifer Platt

In memory of beautiful Angela and in support of my dear friend Joan.

$52.75

Lyn Gibson

Go! you good thing! x

$31.65

Caroline Wright

Best wishes Joan for the task at hand! You can do it... and for such a good cause! Caroline

$105.50

Vicki Truskett

$52.75

Jim And Jill

We'll always believe in your ability to tackle challenges. Good luck!

$40

Alison And Andy

Thinking of the amazing legacy your sister has left and her dedication to supporting others.