LET'S KISS GOODBYE TO MS
My name is Josh Bird, I am 19 and on Monday May 5th, I am aiming to run 270km from Mudgee to Sydney (M2S) in 6 days, to raise money and awareness for Multiple Sclerosis, a disease my mum has lived with for 33 years. The reason behind my run, to in some way give back to my mum, who has had to put up with such a gruelling disease, along with almost 3 million others worldwide. I’ve watched my mum struggle, not just with mobility, but with her vision and many other issues, where through good times and bad, no matter how much she was struggling, always without hesitation, she would help my brother and I through everything, and trust me, we have been no easy task. So if I can put myself through the biggest physical and mental challenge I will probably ever face, with my aim not only to challenge myself but to give back to my extraordinary mum in a small way, who with this disease, walked Mudgee to Sydney in 2010 with a group of friends also with MS, so I thought if they can walk it, why can’t I run it. My goal is to contribute in a small way by trying to raise some money, a goal of $33,000 for the amount of years my mum has lived with MS, and to hopefully generate as much awareness as possible. I am not a runner, and I am not an athlete by any means, but for the past year I have been training to get myself only somewhat ready for what lies ahead, and I doubt, right up until the moment I start, I will feel completely ready, but with enough support, I know I will be able to get it done. Starting in Mudgee, after 6 days of running, maybe a small amount of walking, and possibly even some crawling, I will finish up at Coogee beach, where I hope to find myself in complete exhaustion, but knowing that I have helped in a small way, all those that suffer from MS, in finding a cure for such a horrible disease.
I will be seeking sponsors and donations from anywhere and everywhere, to reach that goal of $33,000, with any help and support instrumental and greatly appreciated.
With May being MS awareness month, I thought it was a perfect time to do it, so donate, tell your friends and family, and let’s get after it.
Instagram - @j.oshbird
TikTok - @mudgee2sydney
My Achievements
Thank you to my Sponsors
$1,000
Lisa Clancy
$515.50
Adam & Cait Bird
You are amazing Josh and we are both incredibly proud of you. Good luck, you got this!! Dad & Cait xx
$344.19
Terry Leigh
Good luck Josh. Very proud of you and what you are doing to support a great cause close to us all.
$300
John Stewart
Good luck Josh. Go well mate for a Great Cause!!
$270
Mum
Beyond proud of you Son! We will be behind you all the way xxx 🥰
$263.75
Mark Coyne
Best of Luck Josh, hope you make it through ok!
$263.75
Mannix Family
Well done Josh on this amazing endeavour.
$211
Steved
Great cause and a lovely story.
$200
Colleen Kerr
Brilliant effort Josh - can’t think of a more inspiring act. Your beautiful mum must be beyond proud!
$200
Iezzi Family
You’ve got this Josh!
$200
Andy, Hareany, Dylan And Pasha
Great work Josh, you make us so proud! You'll smash this out of the park!!!!
$158.25
Anonymous
Hi Josh, my girlfriend got diagnosed with MS 6 months ago. It’s been hard for her to understand what’s in front of her for the rest of her life, but it’s people like you that give her hope. I graduated Newington in 2018 and it’s fantastic to see an old boy raising awareness for this cause. I’m a New boy till I die
$154.65
Annobel Starr
Best of luck Josh - you’ve got this!!
$133.99
Katrina Hemingway
Awesome fundraiser Josh. Couldn’t think of a better challenge to honour your Mum and acknowledge her own super human efforts in 2010 when she walked this same distance while living with MS. Thank you.
$133.99
Harry Earwaker
Go Josh!! So proud of you mate, such a great thing you're doing.
$133.99
Grace Robertson
$133.99
Will Netting
Great work Josh
$133.99
Tim Wales
Amazing work Birdy. Good luck mate!
$133.99
Xiwan Song
$127
Sofia Iezzi
So proud you are incredible!!!! 🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰
$127
Fleur Bitcon
Good luck Josh. What a fabulous way to support your mum x
$127
Alise Croft
Good luck Josh, an amazing undertaking!
$106.12
Amy Docherty
Gonna smash it Jabbo!! 🏃♂️💨🫶
$106.12
Sarah Twibill
Go Josh! What a great cause. Taking huge strides for MS & especially for your amazing Mum. xxx
$106.12
Ella Langsford
So very proud of you and your dedication, I can’t wait to watch when you do and cheer you on with sofia!!! P.s. your very genuine and kind (never change) 🫶🫶
$106.12
Kris Mackey
Well done Josh, good luck with your run. Very inspiring just like your beautiful mum.
$106.12
Anita Mackenzie
Best of luck Josh
$106.12
Anonymous
Wonderful initiative Josh!
$106.12
Lachy Mcintyre
$106.12
Liz Melchior
What a very special thing you are doing. How proud your Mum must be right now and then to see you at the finish line. I remember you all at the beginning of the original walk in 2010. Go Josh
$106.12
Michelle Holdsworth
Good luck, Josh. What a wonderful way to honour your Mum.
$100
Spyridis Fam
You're a very special young man and always was. Good luck. Spyridis fam xx
$100
Luke Takacs
Good Luck Legend !
$100
Reese Caine
$100
Emma Singer
$83.56
Ben And Jo Cleaver
Good on ya Josh! One K at a time
$68.87
Julie
Josh, I haven't met you but I am friends with your amazing Mum. I think what you are doing is absolutely wonderful 💖
$68.87
Liz Crotty And Gus Sheehan
Good luck Josh!
$68.87
Boyd Family
Amazing - well done!
$68.87
Anne Marie Hyland
What an amazing effort in honour of your Mum and everyone else with MS. You are truly inspiring.
$68.87
Mark Morrison
$64
Jane Stevenson
Good cause Josh. Thank you and good luck with the massive run ahead of you.
$55
Vanessa White
Great Work Josh - Well Done 🏃➡️
$54.12
Louise Dicker
Good on you and best of luck!!
$54.12
Bp
Goodluck Mate!
$54.12
Jenni Maher
Outstanding initiative Josh! Bravo!!!
$54.12
Nikki Atkins
Well done Josh! You get your intestinal fortitude from your beautiful Mum! Good luck mate & all the best You will smash this 💪
$54.12
Hugo Mcgann
Good on you mate, really proud of you, go smash it!
$54.12
Sherrie Fuller
Amazing effort Josh, Goodluck 🧡
$54.12
Renae Kelly
Wonderful effort Josh!! Linkin said ‘this is really kind of you, I hope it goes really well, love Linkin xx
$54.12
Jb
Well done bud! Great cause Good luck and get that vaso screaming!
$50
Caroline Parkes
$50
James Blakeman
Way to go Jabbo!!!!
$42.64
Louis
Love ya work Jabbo 🤝
$39.35
Seb Parhash
Good luck bro.
$39.35
Penny
$39.35
Robin Moon
$39.35
Peter Cleaver
Good luck
$39.35
Bec Salt
$38.48
Kathy Mavrakis
Goodluck and what an extra ordinary effort xx
$36
Nick O’shea
Inspiring Josh!! Good luck
$33.15
Alyssa Shaw
🏃♂️🏃♂️
$33.15
Tara Langsford
From Tara (Ella’s mum). Well done - very inspiring.
$33.15
Christine Shuttleworth
Josh I shared some of your mums ms journey when backpacking in Oz. We had the best time and Debs was fitter than me!!!! Good luck young man.
$22.58
Anonymous
$20
Jim From Stella Maris
Good luck Josh
2023 MS Plus Ltd
I am so proud of you my amazing nephew! What a rewarding challenge you have set for yourself xxx