Running 50K a week for 4 weeks to raise money for MND

By Ally Jugas

I'm raising money to support MND Australia

I'm fundraising to help support the 2,688 Australians currently living with MND.

Every donation to MND Australia funds research to discover treatments for MND, as well as support, care and advocacy for all Australians impacted by motor neurone disease.

My Achievements

Fundraising page

Updated Profile Pic

Added a Blog Post

Received 5 Donations

Reached Goal

Increased Target

My Updates

Week one, 50 K complete :)

Friday 19th Jun

Week 1, 50 K done ✔️

Friday 19th Jun

My Why

Monday 8th Jun

I don’t have a personal connection to Motor Neurone Disease, and for that I am incredibly grateful. But recently, seeing the courage and determination of people living with MND inspired me to stop being a spectator and start doing something that could make a difference.


I’ve decided to challenge myself to run 50 kilometres every week to raise money and awareness for MND.


The truth is, I’m not a runner. Far from it, actually. The furthest I have run this year is 10 kilometres and that was a one and done. There will be mornings when I don’t want to get out of bed, days when my legs are sore, and times when giving up will seem much easier than continuing.


But then I think about the people living with MND.


They don’t get to choose when the fight starts. They don’t get to take a day off from treatment, appointments, uncertainty, or the challenges that come with this disease. Every day they show up and face obstacles that most of us can barely imagine.


My challenge is nothing compared to that. Running 50 kilometres a week is difficult, but it is a challenge I am choosing to take on. If people facing MND can continue to show courage in circumstances they never asked for, then surely I can choose to show up, put one foot in front of the other, and do what I can to help.


This fundraiser is my way of turning inspiration into action. Every kilometre I run is dedicated to raising awareness, supporting those affected by MND, and helping fund the research that brings us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure.


If you’re able to donate, share this page, or simply help spread awareness, I would be incredibly grateful. Together, we can make a difference.


Thank you to my Sponsors

$216.05

Chris Moorhouse

Chris - 🫶

$106.12

Phoebe

Life has a way of testing the strongest people, but you continue to show up with courage, kindness and a huge heart. Proud to support your fundraising for such an important cause. You’ve got this sis! Endlessly proud of you and love you lots and lots like jelly tots my sunflower sister

$106.12

Cait And Harls

YOU GO GIRL

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Tim Phillips

Here you go. Good luck with your run. Don’t forget to jump onto Dot’s Cancer Walk and support her.

$103.72

Tyson Clark

You're gonna smash this Ally! Get after it! Maroons 13+

$100

Hasem Elmasri

You got this baby girl xxx love you lots and lots ( ash white ) xx

$100

Broc Wright

Love ya work😮‍💨 Great effort, Great cause.

$54.84

Helen Mckinley

Well done ally

$54.84

Ben Winten

Good stuff Ally. You're doing great 🥳

$54.84

Dan Bennett

Great work Ally. It's been great to see your progress - both fitness and confidence

$54.84

Rob Hill

Lift your game! 😂

$54.84

Anonymous

$54.84

Gary

Push hard Ally! You can do it!!

$54.84

Franco

Enjoy the road girl!

$54.84

Brucey

Very proud of you dear, go hard like a shark would UP UPPPP

$54.84

Sharon Maccaul

$54.84

Ellen

Slay it and them queen!

$50

Abigail

Nick, Adaline and I are very proud of you

$33.87

Jess Moore

❤️❤️

$32.17

Coral

Well done, Al ❤️

$29.52

Sonny Ellison

$28.43

Melissa Jugas

Another week - amazing work

$28.43

Mick Robinson

$23.50

Himothy Moth

Imagine missing family dinner

$23.50

Barbara Brown

Knew you would do something wonderful - love Nana xx

$11.80

Mike

Deals a deal

$6.20

S. Jard