1km a day in May for MSA

$16,248 donated

Given by 137 generous donors in around 5 months

Support would be amazing as I swim 1km a day in May for MSA - a rare neurological degenerative disease that my husband is diagnosed with.

Glen Avon, New Plymouth

My husband's diagnosis of a rare neurological degenerative disease, Multiple system atrophy (MSA), in 2019, is not what either of us asked for and came as a big shock. We're doing our best to navigate our future as a family but it comes with challenges as the disease is so unknown. You can click on the image above to watch more about our story and fundraiser.

More awareness and support could make the difference in making the road ahead, smoother, for us.

Use of funds

Defeat MSA New Zealand - awareness, research and support for those with the disease.

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The grand finale...Day 31 of 31 31 May 2023

Day 31 of 31 ✔️🏊‍♀️💜🙌👊

Whoop there it is!!!

Day 31, and what a grand finale that was!

I was pleasantly surprised by many great people joining me for my final 1km (not just Nic and Ryan 😉).

The Naki dippers and the New Plymouth Swim Squad (NPSS) are two groups of people that have the kindest hearts... they swam with me in 15°c water - that's commitment 😜

And if they didn't swim, they stood in support to watch us swim the 1km in chilly waters 👍 (Mother in law (Gail), Father in law (John), Julie (Naki dippers), Matt, Brooke, Paris and Kyle (NPSS) and Susan and Kerry (special friends).

Your support meant so much.

The food, yummy hot chocolate, balloons, gift, and amazing cake were SO thoughtful and didn't go unnoticed - just a shame that Phil missed put due to Riley not being well and needed time at home to rest, which helps them both).

Thank you to you all x

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Latest donations

Sally-Anne on 13 Jul 2023

Very best wishes. Wonderful effort Chloe.

$25

Lottie on 25 Jun 2023

For the Trademe purchase of the sports nutrition bundle fundraiser.

$150

Chantal on 23 Jun 2023

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Nick on 20 Jun 2023

My mum has MSA. Happy to support this great cause.

$25

Chloe Dickinson

Nick 🤗 it is hard. I hope you have people around to help. Thank you for your kind donation, really appreciate it

John on 19 Jun 2023

$105

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Created by Chloe Dickinson

Paying to a verified bank account of Defeat MSA New Zealand Trust (Charity)

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Donations of over $5 are eligible for a New Zealand charitable giving tax credit.

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This campaign started on 16 Mar 2023 and ended on 31 Jul 2023.