Moving for Epilepsy | March 28–29

Hi, I’m Mel.

To mark Epilepsy Awareness Month, I’m taking on a challenge that feels equal parts daunting, meaningful, and deeply personal.

I’ll be running 2km loops for 25 hours straight. Day, night, and into the next morning. To raise awareness and funds for Australians living with epilepsy.

Why 25 hours?

Because 1 in 25 Australians have, or will have, epilepsy in their lifetime.

The 25 hours represents that number - a visible, physical reminder of just how common epilepsy is, even though it’s so often misunderstood or unseen.

Every hour stands for 260,000 Australians, and their loved ones, who live with epilepsy.

Every loop is about visibility.

Every step says: epilepsy is not rare, and it deserves understanding, support, and action.

This run is about turning a statistic into something people can feel, see, and rally behind.

It supports 1IN25 Foundation, and everyone living with epilepsy - diagnosed, undiagnosed, supported, or still searching for answers.

The challenge

🕖 Start: 7:00am, Saturday 28 March
🕗 Finish: 8:00am, Sunday 29 March
🔁 Format: Continuous 2km loops
🏃‍♀️ Goal: Run as many kilometres as possible in 25 hours
🌙 Yes - I’ll be running all night

I don’t know how many kilometres I’ll reach.

I do know why I’m showing up.

Come and join me 💜

This isn’t a solo effort — it’s a community one.

Friends, supporters, walkers, runners:

• Join me for one lap
• Or two
• Or many
• Or a gentle walk and a chat
  

Any pace. Any distance. Any time of day or night.

You don’t need to run far - just being there matters.

📍 Location: To be confirmed

(This page will be updated as details are locked in.)

How you can support

1. Donate

Every donation helps us move closer to a world with better understanding, support, and outcomes for people living with epilepsy.

👉 (fundraising link coming soon)

2. Share

Share this challenge with your network to help spread awareness beyond the running track.

3. Show up

If you’re local, come and walk or run a loop with me - especially through the night. Community matters most in the quiet hours.

4. Buy a Purple March Tee

We've created a special awareness tee for March (Purple Day is held on March 26 each year) to show solidarity and support to those living with epilepsy.
$5 from each tee goes to 1IN25 Foundation.

This run is for…

• Families who sleep lightly, listening for seizures
• Parents running on little rest and endless love
• People living with epilepsy who keep showing up
• Everyone who deserves understanding, dignity, and support
  

I’ll keep updating this page as plans come together - including location, timing tips for visitors, and ways to follow along through the night.

Thank you for being part of this.

Thank you for moving with me - in body, spirit, or support.

Mel
Co-founder, 1IN25 Foundation 💜