My Activity Tracking
161
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My target 150kms
Total activity
161kms
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. It is significantly underfunded, and is the only major chronic condition in Australia without dedicated government funding for patient support.
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.
Flares can last anywhere from weeks to months if you’re ‘lucky’, or years like my current flare. I'm still trying to find a treatment that works for me and controls my disease after failing so many drugs including three biologics, which is painful and exhausting, both physically and mentally. Infusions, self injections, dozens of tablets a day, steroids - I’ve been through it all. This year, surgery to remove part of my colon and have a colostomy bag was a very real possibility and I’ve never been so scared in my life. Some days are better than others but some days are full of pain, tears and mental defeat but through all of it we have no choice but to go on with our days, silently suffering and our bodies in survival mode 24/7.
Trying to explain to people why you can’t eat is exhausting. Trying to explain to people why you can’t leave the house because you’re bed ridden for weeks/months at a time is exhausting. Trying to explain why you can’t do certain things is exhausting. Trying to get people to understand that just because you look fine does not by any way mean that you are anywhere near well - justifying the illness is SO HARD. I lose 10kg at a time when I get really sick, and I don’t have that weight to begin with. Then I have to deal with the insensitive comments about my weight loss on top of everything else, when putting on and maintaining a healthy weight is all I ever dream of. Then there’s the other side effects to these chemo based treatments, like chronic fatigue, brain fog, severe whole body eczema, severe hair loss, and other adverse side effects when trialing new drugs leaving me in an ambulance. For the last 9 and a bit years, I’ve only been in remission from my disease for one of those years… I’ve missed out on so many opportunities and general enjoyment because of this disease taking over my life.
That’s why I’m getting active (or as active as I can) this September and aiming to complete 150km. Every kilometre is for the thousands of people living with IBD who face this in silence. Where I can’t be active, yoga and mindfulness will be my daily goal.
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. Though God is always with me. Bless everyone who donates - I appreciate it more than words.
My Achievements
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Created a Blog Post
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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
My Updates
WOW!
I can’t believe that by the end of today I’ve actually hit 150kms AND SMAAASHED my $$ goal too!! I am so proud of myself for pushing through all of the activity and so overwhelmed by everyone’s support who gave me that determination. I have a whole new love, respect and appreciation for all of the people in my life who donated, thank you from the bottom of my heart ????????Thank you to my Sponsors
$22.58
Anonymous
$54.12
Debbie Dimitrioska
$22.58
Alex Martens
$54.12
Michelle Dymowski
$54.12
Anonymous
$154.65
Andrea Skaljac
💗💗💗
$22.58
Anonymous
$106.12
Angie Hajje & Alempije Joksimovic
You are amazing Svetlana!!🥰 You got this!!💯❣️ God bless you🙏💞
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Charee O'riley
$1.2k
Matched Giving Donation
$106.12
Sue Milutinovic
😘😘
$316.50
Rad & Debbie Maletic
Stay strong Lana. Love from us all
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Charee O'riley
$54.12
Steven Blazevski
$106.12
Anka
Stay strong Svetlana God willing this treatment will work and you can enjoy life. My prays are with you.
$100
Julijana Jakovceska
You are a beautiful soul Lana ❤️
$300
Anonymous
$316.50
Luka Arandjelovic
$154.65
Waffa
$27.81
Melissa Ferris
Proud of you
$106.12
Stevan, Tatiana And Alex
$106.12
Mira Bogojevic
Get well soon Lana
$55.27
Ari, Sava And Sofi Stefanovic
We love you Lana your our true hero 😘😘
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Biljana Kutic
I love you..Neka te dragi Bog cuva 🙏
$54.12
Bozana Pasic
$100
Nina & Marko
$211
Goran Sikoski
Sup?
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Nada Nesic
$54.12
Jessica
$106.12
Sanya Igov
$211
Matched Giving Donation
$22.58
Teodora Dmitrovic
May God give you strength on this journey. ❤️
$106.12
Anastasija Kaluderovic
$22.58
Diana And Franc Bizjak
We are in your corner Lana supporting you all the way. Stay strong xx
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Aleks And Analiese
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Pete Puhar
$520
Alek Jelinek
$54.12
Lidia And Sasa Piric
$104.92
Kristina Mrakic
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Anonymous
$106.12
Jeko
The fact that you didn’t even think you’d make it past $1,000.. this is amazing 💕
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Sandra Lawry
I’m lost for words and so sorry you have been on this roller coaster journey throughout your young life. . Sending all our love and strength to you gorgeous one ❤️
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Jenean Whitman
❤️❤️❤️
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Willing To Care Ptyld
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Dajana Bogojevic
For our fearless warrior ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
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Matched Giving Donation
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Anna Voigt
$211
Toni Dimitiroski
I love you my little fatty ❤️
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Nikolija Ristich
Sending support and strength 🩷
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Anonymous
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Federation Circles Of Serbian Sisters
Dear Lana, Wishing you a speedy recovery. Love, teta Milica Kozlina re Federation Circles of Serbian Sisters kids St Sava Camp
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Aleksandra Jankovic
So proud of you for your courage in making a difference to so many lives going through what you are going through ❤️
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Pete Puhar
Your cousin from America. Good luck. Sending prayers that God will intercessedfor your benefit. Love pete puhar Florida
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Natasha
🥰🥰
$20
Natasa Sojic
God bless you always <3
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Mitch
$106.12
Kim Cartwright
$106.12
Mira And Victor Daoud
💖 You are strong, resilient, and you will get through this challenge. Sending you all our positive energy. God bless you, beautiful 💖
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Natasha Dimitrioski
Go Svet🥰
$106.12
Matched Giving Donation
$5
Anna
$100
Karl & Dana Sullivan
$56.42
Darks & Ane
You’re a superstar for living with this and still having a smile on your face! 🩷🩷
$103.72
Tanya Imbriano
$27.81
Matched Giving Donation
$100
Anica Milosevic
So proud of you cous ❤️
$211
Nic Nocera
❤️
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Angela Gjorsoska
$52.92
Tamara
💖💖
$25
Matched Giving Donation
$106.12
Family Janovic
Much love to you Lana ❤️
$20
Klara
$103.72
Tania Talevska
So proud of you! You are an inspiration xx
$54.12
Milka Santrac
Thinking of you Lana 🩷
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Matched Giving Donation
$54.12
Anonymous
$158.25
Nina Zec
🫶
$106.12
Kosic Family
Wishing you a happy results in your journey
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Morana M
$1.2k
J Family
$33.15
Matched Giving Donation
$22.58
Simo
$158.25
Milka Cupac
Never Give Up
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Nigel Orr
$100
Eli Clonaris
Prayers x
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Leila E.
🐥🍼
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Stephanie Milosevski
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Elise
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Jelena Arandjelovic
$54.12
Vesna Radojkovic
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Melanie
$54.12
Angela Binos
$100
Novica & Ozrenka Arandjelovic
$20
Ilija Bilic
$52.92
Julia Taylor
I get your story - sending you love & strength to find your way 💖
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Sandy
♥️
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Kristina Veskovic
We love you lots, so proud of you and how strong you are. From Kristina and Zore :)
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Anonymous
Good luck❤️
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Matilda O'riley
So proud of you Lana!
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Lidija M
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Jelena Gissane
I know this isn’t easy, you are amazing for facing this with so much courage. Best of luck!
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Matched Giving Donation
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Petar Radovanovic
It’s a terrible thing to have to live with all your life, but it makes you more resilient, you got this ❤️
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Zora Novakovic & Koviljka Ivancevic
Sending you lots of love, Lana ❤️
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Mama Bear
Love you more than you’ll ever know ❤️. You’re my biggest inspiration - your strength and courage leaves me in awe. May God bless you always ❤️
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Andjelka
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Matched Giving Donation
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Matched Giving Donation
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
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Snez Maletic
Could not be any prouder ❤️ Cheering you on every step of the way, love you so much x
$158.25
Gordana Ivancevic
$22.58
Rosie G
You’ve got this lady! 💗🙌🏽
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Stefana Mazur
$106.12
Bobby And Phoebe Pasoski
$200
Tata
Go Nani ❤️
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Lk
Sve najbolje
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Natasa Cvetkovic
$54.12
Aleksandra
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Anonymous
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Maja & Marko Rankovic
You're strength is inspiring ❤️
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Jelica Miladinovic
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Anonymous
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Petar Jovanov
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Jasmina Milanovic
$211
Svetlana Arandjelovic
Cause no one understands or has my back like I do ❤️
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Dave And Lillie Rudland
So proud of you, you have achieved so much. God bless you 🙏 and we will be cheering you along the way.
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Slavica Nesic
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Nada S
Well done Lana
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Anonymous
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Anonymous
You are amazing 👏
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Steven Blazevski
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Anonymous
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Vesna Dimitrioska
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Joshua Tatalovic
So brave and inspiring Lana can’t wait for you to hit your goal always here for you & your family if ever need anything never hesitate to ask.
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Anonymous
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Ili&tad Matijevic
❤️
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Biljana
Hi Lana , I acknowledge you for the amazing effort you are doing for the awareness of this terrible condition that disrups everyday life, beside your own battle. We are here to support you on your journey to fight this disease . We wish you speedy recovery to get better and fight off this condition forever. Sending you support , love and strenghth every step on the way, to come to the end of this battle. We wish you to have a speedy recovery, stay strong and powerful to fight off. Wishing you all the best. Biljana and Zlatko
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Sladjana Novak
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Dragana Jokic
❤️
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Rade Regulic
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Saint Mu
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Lana Basic
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Petar Rajic And Family
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Matched Giving Donation
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Darko Radisavljevic
Really proud of you. I know it must be really hard to talk about it openly but you are very selfless person and are an inspiration to others. keep up the good work Kuma
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Matched Giving Donation
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Matched Giving Donation
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Nevena Gusa
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Daaj
Woohoo you got this!! 🤩🫶🏽
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Brooke
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