Hello everyone!

It’s DuraDash 2025 and i’m trying to raise $250 for the Spinal CSF Leak Foundation of Canada. 

On March 21st, 2025 after 6 years of fighting for the proper care and treatment I finally received surgery to seal my spinal CSF leak. My treatment was drawn out due to the lack of awareness, research, and resources available in Canada. Many of the healthcare professionals I encountered along my journey did not know about this condition, fewer knew how to diagnosis and treat it. It is possible that many people go undiagnosed due to these issues going unchanged. I had to advocate strongly for my own health, sometimes taking matters into my own hands in order to get to where I am today. If I would have relied on the health care system alone to help me, I would still be suffering. I can only imagine the increased difficulty anyone without a medical background would experience trying to navigate this system. 

This year’s virtual fundraiser will run from May 25–June 7, 2025. The duradash® event aims to raise awareness and funds in support of spinal CSF leak research and education, so that more patients living with this under-diagnosed and disabling neurologic disorder are able to receive correct and timely diagnosis and treatment.

I will be walking 6 KM a day everyday during the fundraiser in honor of the 6 years it took to get here. That's 78 km, and it feels so good to be in a body that can take me that distance!

I’m passionate about this cause and need your help! Every donation—big or small—helps me reach my fundraising goal and directly impacts research and funding for this under-diagnosed, debilitating condition. Some of the symptoms I experienced were brain fog, fatigue, exertion intolerance, tinnitus, headaches, and neck/back pain. It's an invisible condition that needs more recognition. Let’s help get others the treatment they need! 

Here's how you can help:

• Donate: Contribute whatever you can. No amount is too small!

• Spread the Word: Share my fundraising page with your friends, family, and social networks. Let’s spread awareness so we can raise more!

• Stay Engaged: Check back periodically for updates on my progress to my activity goal! Share my accomplishment far and wide!

Thank you for standing by me in this effort. Your support means the world to me!