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I am Stepping up for Parkinson's this May.
This May, I’m stepping up for Parkinson’s—because it’s not just a cause to me, it’s my everyday life. My husband Troy and my dad Keith are both living with Parkinson’s, each facing their own quiet battles, and my grandad faced it before them.
I’ve seen how much more Parkinson’s is than tremors. It slowly takes pieces of the people you love—their ease, their independence, their energy—while you stand beside them wishing you could take it away. Being a carer, a partner, a daughter… it can feel helpless and heartbreaking in ways that are hard to put into words.
So I’m stepping up—for them, for the moments we’ve lost, and for hope that one day no family has to watch the people they love go through this.
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Step up for Parkinson’s- the journey so far
Sunday 24th MayThere’s something powerful about putting one foot in front of the other.
What started as an idea to raise awareness for Parkinson’s has become something much bigger — a movement of support, connection, community and love.
On Friday 30 May, I’ll be walking for 12 hours straight from 6am to 6pm at Sandy Point Community Hall, raising funds and awareness for Parkinson’s disease. Every step is for my husband Troy, and for every family navigating the reality of this condition.
Parkinson’s changes so much more than movement.
It changes routines, spontaneity, sleep, eating, socialising, work, confidence and independence. Troy takes medication every 1.5 hours from the moment he wakes up until bedtime. Our days revolve around alarms, timing meals around medication, managing symptoms, appointments and constantly adapting to what each day brings.
And yet somehow, through all of it, Troy continues to show incredible courage and grace.
This walk isn’t just about fundraising. It’s about helping people understand what living with Parkinson’s really looks like behind closed doors.
It’s also about carers.
So many carers quietly carry enormous emotional, mental and physical loads while trying to hold families together. In many ways, you lose parts of yourself while caring for someone you love. I know so many people walking this journey will understand exactly what I mean.
The support we’ve received already has honestly blown us away.
We’ve now raised over $2,000, and every donation, message, share and conversation means more than people probably realise. Friends, neighbours, local businesses, family, our medical team and complete strangers have rallied around us with kindness and encouragement.
Even while recently in Bali for a few days, I kept walking — averaging over 21,000 steps a day — because this cause never leaves my mind. Time away reminded me how much I love Troy, how much Parkinson’s affects every part of life, but also how strong love can be in the middle of hard things.
One thing this experience has shown me is that people genuinely want to help — they just need an opportunity to connect.
So this is your invitation.
You do not need to walk for 12 hours.
You do not need to donate huge amounts.
You do not need to know someone with Parkinson’s.
Just come.
Come for five minutes or five hours.
Walk a lap.
Have a conversation.
Bring the kids.
Cheer people on.
Help us create awareness and community around a disease that impacts so many families.
Because every step matters.
Thank you for following this journey and supporting us along the way. We truly couldn’t do this without you.
— Kate & Troy
Step Up for Parkinson’s
Friday 30 May | 6am–6pm
108 St George Crescent, Sandy Point
Together, we walk for awareness, support, research and hope
Thank you to my Sponsors
$100
Azzopardi Family
$2.45k
Community
Sausage sizzle and raffle ticket sales
$362.95
Michael And Debbie Castro
Supporting fantastic friends for Walk for Parkinson’s
$510
Active & Ageless Hurstville
Cheering you on from the whole crew at Active & Ageless Hurstville
$86.07
Phil & Sharon
Well done Kate and Troy. All the best. Sorry, we will be away for this.
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$55.90
Jess Plummer
$99.17
Kat Horne
Well done Kate! Bless your heart and incredible effort to raise money for Parkinson’s. Love Kat
$170.13
Lawrence Toolin
$86.07
Jacs And Gav
Love and support
$33.15
Emma
Keep up the incredible things you’re doing 💜
$100
Facebook Donation
$100
Facebook Donation
$55.90
Lisa Keremelevski
You got this!
$23.50
Belinda Zizovski
Your are one in a million Kate, an inspiration to so many people and you have he kindest biggest heart of any one I know. You go girl!
$53.64
Alison
Love you. You’ve got this .
$33.87
Karen Bakker
Wishing you all the best for tomorrow’s walk. I’ll be cheering you on from the Gold Coast.
$100
Karen
Thinking of you.
$157
Anonymous
Good on you Kate, such a worthwhile cause. Your determination, and love for Troy and your Dad will get you through this walk x
$66.03
Facebook Donation
$55.90
Jacquie Herbert
Inspirational!! Sending love and wishing you NO BLISTERS!! Xxx
$20
Facebook Donation
$55.90
Samantha Giffney
$55.90
Terri Herlings
💜💜💜
$20
Linda H
Your amazing Kate
$86.07
Julianne
You are an amazing support ❤️
$55.90
Cindi Dair
Good luck on your 12 hour journey
$159.15
Brian And Julie Mepstead
Good luck Kate with your walk !!xxx
$250
Breanna & Paul
We love you both so so much
$55.90
Diana Tokouzis
Great work Kate and team! Such a great cause!
$100
Jack Caffyn
$55.90
Shellie & Rod
Super Proud
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$23.50
Kath Hope
Hope you smash your goals!
$50
Facebook Donation
$7
Facebook Donation
$55.90
Paul & Claire Pellegrini
Best of luck, Kate & Troy!
$100
Facebook Donation
$33.87
Christi J
You are one amazing lady Kate, wishing you and Troy all the best x
$55.90
Nicole And Dave
Sending love and energy for the big day on Saturday xx
$50
Facebook Donation
$106.12
Sara, Lp And Joel
Great effort and dedication Kate/Troy! A step closer to a solving the puzzle. Sara, LP and Joel
$103.72
Sam Parkhouse
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$101.42
Facebook Donation
$200
Tina Ayyad Mp
Such a great cause! Kate you are a good soul. May you and your family be blessed always!
$54.84
Sam Mckenzie
Inspo guys !
$103.72
Ellie Mcgrath
$20
Facebook Donation
$51
Ally Mahoney
$54.68
Jess Gilpin
$529
Marcie
Sorry I can’t join you today Kate, you are amazing! I hope you reach your target. Marcie
$300
David & Michelle Lewis
You are an amazing and inspirational couple and we wish you and Troy great weather as you both walk for a very worthy cause and awareness to Parkinson’s.
$86.07
Lisa Allen
$50.86
Facebook Donation
$468.95
Grass Roots Mowing & Lawn Care
Love you guys
