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Kate Arrowsmith

I am walking 35km to cure mito

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I am going to walk THIRTY FIVE EFFIN KILOMETRES on 17 May to raise funds for mitochondria. I mean YES it's to raise funds, but if we are being super honest, mostly it's because I wanted to sign up for the physical challenge (and mama loves a free hat). Is that bad to admit to? Probably!
BUT!! Even though I hadn't heard of mitochondria before signing up to this thing, now that I've had a google it's apparently a real bummer - genetic, misunderstood, and with no cure.
And the added bonus is that if we hoon the scientists money to like, figure it out, it potentially has far reaching benefits into better understanding of genetics (which could have a knock-on effect for a ton of other things - Alzheimers, ALS, Parkinsons etc).
Also I'll be walking for like 8 hours. Any donation you make adds pressure for me to finish it. Think of the blisters! The chafing! The inevitable emotional breakdown!

I'm Walking 35km to Cure Mito in The Bloody Long Walk!

I'm walking 35km in The Bloody Long Walk to help Australians living with mitochondrial disease.

That’s 46,200 steps in one day!

I know I’ll cross the finish line exhausted and blistered, but that’s nothing compared to what people with mitochondrial disease (mito) go through every day of their lives.

Mito robs the body’s cells of energy, causing multiple organ dysfunction or failure. It can affect anyone at any age.

Please sponsor my walk to fund research into desperately needed treatments and cures for this devastating disease.

Every dollar will make a difference!

My 35km walk will be bloody tough, but with your support, I know I can do it.

THANK YOU!

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Mikayla & Guy

Go Kate! Love Mikayla & Guy xx

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$59.73

Jag Brownie

Soooo impressed. Very proud of you.

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$35

Chelsea

YASSSSSSSSSSSS

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$25

Tiana Dickson

The physical challenge, the free hat and the chance to raise funds to help the scientists “figure it out” - sounds pretty good to me. You’re a champion!!

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$20

Jo Pavlov

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Emma Arrowsmith

So proud of you!

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$35

Kate Arrowsmith

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About Mito Foundation

Mito Foundation supports people affected by mitochondrial disease (mito), funds essential research into the prevention, diagnosis, treatment and cures of mitochondrial disorders, and increases awareness and education about this devastating disease.