Meg Draffin & partner, Nathan Roye, to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for the CF Clinic at the Children's Hospital at Westmead
Meg Draffin may seem like your average 24 year old. She has a full time job working in digital marketing, is in a long term relationship and has a great network of family and friends. However when she was just 6 weeks old, Meg was diagnosed with the incurable genetic condition, Cystic Fibrosis (CF). This year, Meg has set herself the goal to be the first Australian with CF to climb Mount Kilimanjaro - Africa’s highest mountain. Whilst the physically demanding trek and high altitude levels would challenge a fit person, the difficulty of the climb increases significantly for those with CF because of chronic respiratory problems. Meg is climbing to raise much needed funds for the CF Clinic at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead.
Cystic Fibrosis primarily affects the lungs and digestive system. In the lungs, chronic respiratory infections can rapidly reduce lung function. A routine of daily physiotherapy and exercise to clear lung congestion is an essential and exhausting life-long commitment. In the digestive system the inability of the pancreas to make enzymes to break down food to a useable form requires oral enzyme supplementation (in the form of 3 or more capsules) every single time a person eats. There is currently no cure and Cystic Fibrosis remains the most common lethal genetic condition in Australia affecting 1 in every 2,500 new births.
The CF clinic at The Children’s Hospital at Westmead delivers world class care to over 200 children with CF every day. To do so a number of the staff, equipment needs and research support comes from fundraising driven by people with CF and their families who understand how important the provision of these resources and service are. Since Meg was diagnosed with CF, she was treated by the team at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead until she became an adult and her care then moved to the Westmead adult system. It is a result of the clinic’s amazing efforts and the dedication of her family and herself to treatment that has Meg at the healthiest she has ever been. Pleasingly, Meg has been fortunate enough to not require a hospital admission over the last 4 years.
To thank the CF clinic at the Children’s Hospital at Westmead and support the team so kids have access to the same lifestyle Meg’s fortunate to have, 100% of all the funds raised will go directly to the clinic. Meg will be funding her entire trip herself so every contribution and financial support will go where it's most needed. It is important that young children have access to the best equipment, medication and treatment to keep them healthy and to enable them to be as self-sufficient as possible when they enter the adult system.
Thank you to my Supporters
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Greg And Angela Whyte
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Draffin
We are very proud of you Meg and all you do for others
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Ian Martin
Good luck
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The Notley Boys
Good luck Meggie. Our Aunt did it a few years ago and it is very tough. Hoping you achieve your amazing personal goal and for this very good cause.
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Tony King
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Alistair
What an incredible thing to do Meg! You're an inspiration.
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Carroll Family
Hi Meg. You don't know me but we have mutual friends. If you get a chance can you call me on 0413700299 so I can explain why our family is supporting you.
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Lucy Bylhouwer
Hello Meggie, this is on behalf of Laura and I. Good on you and Nathan. Lucy
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Matthias Fuchs
Meg ,you are an inspiration to all people with CF. Well done.
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Cathy, Mick & Caitlyn Roye
Congratulations Meg very proud of you and what you are doing. Look after each other and come hope safely love you and Nath xx
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John Cameron
A great cause. Good luck on your adventure Best wishes from Emily's Grandad
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The Krause Family (tom, Connie & Kristina)
YOU are AMAZING! You and Nathan will be in our thoughts and prayers - Cheering you on from California
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Maria Horgan
What an inspirational young woman you are. You should be very proud. We will be cheering you on all the way. Much love Maria & Max Horgan
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Annette Olle
Go Meg! A wonderful thing you’re doing.
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Alan And Pat Kaye
Wishing you all the best for the big climb. We’llbe With you in spirit
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Rovers Family
Truly inspirational Meg! All the best to you and Nathan.xx
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Mon Bain
So proud of you Megs xx
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Megan And Chris Warrell
What a hugely inspiring challenge you are embarking on Meggie ! The best of luck to you and Nathan - hope you get to enjoy every step of the way!
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Anna Mk
You are the most incredible role model to us all- we adore you and are so so proud!!! Go Kill (imanjaro) it. Love the Mks xxxxx
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Bate Group
Great stuff. Good luck!
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Dylan Browne
So proud Meg! Xx
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Nicky Douglas
Hi Meggie Wow I am impressed, I flew past Kilimanjaro on a small plane which was breathtaking but to even contemplate climbing it is truly awesome. Colleen Robbie and i will all be thinking of you and cheering you on Meggie. love from Canada, Nicky
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Shelley And Andrew Fleming
Go Meg! You are such a star. We'll be thinking of you as you do the climb (and of your mum and dad!) :)
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Lisa Bauer
I am in awe of what you are doing! Good luck kiddo!
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Barbara And Laurent Vernerey
We’re with you all the way!
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Nina Olle
So proud of you Meg! Love Nina, Craig George and Sara xxxx
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Erin Booker
Good luck with the climb !
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Frances Mead
Best of luck for your amazing adventure!
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Warwick Draffin
So proud of you
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Lynette Howell
Meg you are amazing conquer that mountain but be careful love you 💕
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David Anderson
Meg, I feel privileged to have you on our team and wish you and Nathan the best of luck with the climb. Look forward to celebrating the milestones with you!
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Holly & Mike
Very inspiring stuff Meg!!! Good luck to you and Nath xx
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Alison & John Loyd
We so admire you Meg and wish you lots of luck with your inspiring project Love from us both
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Susan Smith
So proud of you Meggie and Nathan! Good luck with the climb. Lots of love Sue & Eddie
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Holly Mcgrath
Wow Meggie - smash it out!!!
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Bella Smith
What an extraordinary thing to do Meggie!! We’re all so inspired by and proud of you - you’re an absolute superstar. Lots of love, the Smiths xxx
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Caroline & Patrick
Meggie, We wish you all the best, even though Pat and i know you two are going to absolutely smash. We absolutely love you two to pieces... so please be safe! We will have a drink ready for you when you get back! Love you, Caz & Pat
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Danielle Kosoric
So proud of you Megs! You & Nath are going to smash this! Xx
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Hannah Anastasiou
Kill it guys! Love Hannah and Paris xxx
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Paul Mcgrath
Climb hard!
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Alpe Family
Good luck Meg!
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Jodie Williams
You’re amazing Meggy!!
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Anastasia Mclean
Love you both!!!! So proud of you
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Monique Bain
You are amazing Meg ❤️
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Jimmy Paton
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Andrew Scott
All the very best Meg and Nath...
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Wayne Page
Go Meg. Such an inspiring effort.
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Melinda Bode
I have very few words big enough to express just how proud I am of you both. Together you will smash this mountain and also prove that as long as you have each other you can do anything.. sending you so much love 💕
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Uncle Paul & Aunty Kath
Good luck Meg and Nath, very proud of you both
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Claudia James
You are an inspiration to so many Miss Megs and we are just so proud. Happy you & Nathan have eachother for company & support on this mission! Love & luck... Claud, Lach & Zara. xxx
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John & Ali Anderson
Wonderful Meg, so inspiring, we wish you well.
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Thomas Alpe
Good luck guys!!
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Jennifer Beattie
Great work Meg and good luck with everything in life.
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Florent
My dear Meg! I stumbled upon this video that Melissa liked on Linkedin, and had absolutely no idea you had CF! My childhood friend's little sister also has CF and has been fighting for over 30 years now! You cannot begin to imagine how much I admire your strength and courage! For having been around this condition a majority of my life and knowing what toll it takes on you every day, it goes without saying that I absolutely want to donate to your cause. It is but a very small token of my immense admiration for you. I have no doubt you will climb this summit and be the first Australian with CF to achieve such an amazing performance! Wishing you all the best!
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Rich Till
Extremely inspiring story... Good luck for the Climb
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Bianca Vitale
So moved by your story. Wishing you and Nathan the best on the climb, can't wait to hear all about it! Go girl!
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Matt Gudge
Smash it Meg!!
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Heather Loomes
What a fantastic thing to do Meg, have an amazing time and good luck.
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Alison Sermanni
We will run out of superlatives talking about you Meg! Good luck to you and Nathan for the climb! xx
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Toby Giles
Truly inspirational stuff, Meg. Well done, and I hope you and Nathan have the most amazing experience.
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B A Bernasconi-curtis
Emily and her family are behind you!
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The Pearsons
What an amazing thing to be doing Meggie! Truly inspirational. Wishing you and Nathan all the best for the climb . xx
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Greg Howell
Go Guys, climb that beast of a mountain. Very inspiring!
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Alyce Wilson
You are so inspiring, good luck on the climb!!!
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Margrethe Roye
Go Meg and Nath lots of love gran xx
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Gemma Pethybridge
Good luck guys!!
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Anonymous
Hope Nath won’t slow you down too much climbing the bloody thing ;) T.
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Rosie Southwood
Incredible effort, Meggie and Nathan! Can't wait to hear about your successes on the mountain! x
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Alana Kosoric/james Hiley
Well done Meg! Such an awesome achievement! Good luck!
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Jess Horgan
So proud of you! Such an inspiration xx
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Brett Perry
Best of luck to you both
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John Burns
Good luck Meg!
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Purtill Family
Hi Meg Georgia-Rose told us about your climb and fund raise. We are very happy to help. Good luck Mark and Rose Purtill
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Maddi Robins
Inspiring stuff Meg! You and Nathan have all of our support. We are lucky to have you in our team x
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Judith Martin
What an amazing thing to do. Good Luck to you both xx
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Issy Terrett
You have such a beautiful heart Megs. You inspire me and so many to live bigger and brighter.. you’re such a gem! Good luck on the climb, what an experience for you and Nathan together. Lots of love xoxo
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Jessica B
Good luck!
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Josh And Amelia Mccabe
Awesome work Meg (and Nath)!
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Emma Bettiol
Good luck Meg! Xx
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Patrick Andrianakos
Absolutely inspirational! Hope you don’t have to drag Nath up there too much
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Inez Bye
Get it girl! So inspired by you and so glad I’m able to support you xx
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Rhys
To help pay the sherpa that carries Nath on their back.
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Ali Mclean
So incredible!!
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Charlie Freeman
Very impressive Meg. All the best.
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Abbey
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Belle Green
This is so incredible and inspirational. Good luck! X
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Louis Bannon
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Stanton Contos
Incredible stuff. Climb well.
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Jesse And Justin Hitchen
Our nephew was recently diagnosed with CF and it is very inspiring to hear a bit about your story and read about what you are working to achieve through this fundraiser. Good luck with the climb, it is such an important cause!
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Lily O'keefe
You’re amazing!! Best of luck xx
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Georgia-rose Purtill
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Jake Rich
You go guuuurl!
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Harriet Mcleish
Go get it girl! You are amazing xoxo
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L Pastura
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Harriette Greenhalgh
Good luck!! X
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Serena Rovers
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Anonymous
💪👍👊
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Paige Klimowsow
Youre so brave Megs, good luck to you and Nath. Lots of love xx
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Tim Cornish
Amazing!! Good luck guys!
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Norelle Hentschel
Inspirational stuff! Good luck with the climb.
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Maree Meyers
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Danni Hudson And Scott Laird
Amazing goal Meg!! All the best, Danni and Scott
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Suzie Jackson
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Benjamin
So amazing Meg.. Smash it!
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Jane Connors
You are AMAZING! And pretty x
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Melinda Bode
What an amazing young woman you are.. so proud of you.. xxx.
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Sue@hairdressers
Well done - you are amazing ! Sue@the hairdressers
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Trish Van Leeuwen
Meg beautiful am so so proud of you & the incredible inspiring woman you have become & that you give back Am thrilled to still be in touch. You've got this! Climb my lovely climb high, that mountain & every day living life. Stay in your heart & keep dancing in your own lane. The biggest of hugs & all love always xx Thanks Gary for staying in touch - love it! xx
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Micheal Huynh
Go get em Meg and Nath!
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Jemma Fastnedge
Meg you are amazing. Best of luck.
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Isabelle Martin
Goooooo Gume!!!!! You’re an absolute weapon. Can’t wait to hear all about it, such an amazing accomplishment. Good luck to you and nath xoxoxo
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Mary Corbett
Dear Meg - What an adventure you will have. Enjoy and good luck to you both you are amazing!!!
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Pauline Draffin
prayers and best wishes for your incredible adventure -Rachel B
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Max Mckeith
Go Meg!
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Audrey Simhi
So inspiring to us all! All the best on your climb!
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Pei Han
All the best on your climb!
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Rachel Clifford
Good luck Meggie!
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Lucinda Johnson
Amazing job megs! You are going to kill it and are such an inspiration to all. Lots of love xx
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Ryan Delzoppo
The best view comes after the hardest climb.
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Alexander Hold
With first hand experience, I know how important this cause is!
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James Olney
Good luck guys x
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Elle Beattie
Good luck Meg, or maybe I should say Nath. You’ll get up there easily Meg, but I’m not so sure about ‘the unit’ haha.
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Jessica Westgate
Go girl!! X
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Alice Joyce
Good luck Meg and Nath!! Xoxoxo
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Lola Rippon
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Nat Booker
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Lauren Kessler
What an amazing challenge and for such an important cause. X
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Eliza Mckeith
Goodluck Meg!!!! So inspirational!
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Sophie Roubicek
This is the best part about social media, seeing incredible people like yourself doing incredible things! Been a while since preschool days but know you’ll smash it! So inspiring x
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Ruby Rose
Such an inspiration for those living with an invisible illness. All the best!
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Carol Berry
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Josie Ryan
Best wishes Meg from Contiki connection. Great story. Look forward to the follow up.
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Kendall
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Kira Kraut
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Creed
Good on ya Meg!
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Emma Harris
Awesome cause, good luck!
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Emily Horneman
Good luck Meg - you are incredibly inspiring!
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Leilani Vakaahi
Amazing Meg and Nath xx
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Anna Killingback
That’s awesome, go Meg!
Best wishes for your courageous challenge. Good luck.