Heidi McNay

2025 Fitzroy MS Mega Swim

I'M TAKING THE CHALLENGE TO FIGHT MS!

Aside from looking forward to joining others in the fun and atmosphere on the day, I’m taking part to raise funds to support people living with multiple sclerosis.

Multiple sclerosis affects more young people than any other chronic neurological condition and average age of diagnosis is 30. It can strike anyone at any time and the symptoms vary so widely.

For instance, can you imagine waking up one day unable to do the everyday things you would usually take for granted? Like not being able to see properly (or at all), you physically can’t get out of bed, can’t walk to the phone to call someone – anyone – or live a life without pain?

All of a sudden your world has changed.

By being part of this event, and because of your generous sponsorship, the funds we raise will allow people living with multiple sclerosis to access vital MS Plus Support Services. Services such as MS Plus Peer Support Groups, connecting people who are newly diagnosed with those who have lived with multiple sclerosis for a number of years, or the Plus Employment Support Service keeping Aussies living with multiple sclerosis in the work force.

Thank you again for your support.

My Achievements

My Updates

Tomorrow is GO DAY!!!

Thursday 13th Feb
Bags are packed, sleeping bag, tent, esky full of drinks & snacks, treats packed with lollies and popcorn. 
I’m so bloody proud of all the people who have donated to this incredible cause, 
I’m so proud of each and everyone of you, you all had me in tears for the incredible support you have given me 

3 more sleeps to go 😆

Tuesday 11th Feb
I can barely contain my excitement levels, knowing that I will be swimming in such an amazing team to reach 24 hours of non stop swimming.
I’ve had some incredible donations which currently have me in 3rd place so thank you to all that have gotten me this far. 

MS Mega Swim Merch!

Tuesday 4th Feb
Today my Tshirt & hoodie arrived 🙌 It’s getting super exciting now I have most of my swim clothes together. I can now say the swim is NEXT WEEK!!!!

Very Close to my goal 😆

Sunday 26th Jan
I’m so excited to see my beautiful friends help me reach my fundraising goal, I am absolutely blown away by just how generous you all have been so far. Thank you so much for being a part of this incredible journey I’m about to embark on. I’ve started planning a list of what to take for the 24 hours which is working out to be quite a large list of things, lots of towels 🤣
Thank you again everyone for helping me raise funds for MS Go For Gold 

22 days to go

Thursday 23rd Jan
With only 22 days to go my excitement levels are certainly growing, seeing the most amazing friends donate so far has been incredibly humbling and it’s giving me the confidence to reach out even further for donations, I have just posted my link on Linked In so it goes out to an even broader community. Fingers crossed this gets me to my donation target. Feel free to share my link to your family & friends. If anyone is doing anything for a charity please include me so I can return the favour 
Heidi xx 

New Year New Challenge

Wednesday 1st Jan
This year I’m taking part in the MS Mega Challenge as I’ve been battling this disease for 20 years. For the past 8 years I have been in remission which was fabulous being seen as a normal person, unfortunately late last year a new lesion was located in my brain thus taking me a few steps backwards, I have just started treatment again, fingers crossed it keeps the relapses at bay. 

Thank you to my Sponsors

$515.50

Lindsay Allan

$158.25

Mcnay Manor

With your "can do" attitude, you've got this. All of us are proud of you and wish you luck. Love Marc, Bella, Roxy, Urban, Willow & the Fosters.

$106.12

David Williams

Good on you Heidi, well done and thank you for being so candid. I know first hand the challenges you have and are facing as my Aunt has also been diagnosed a few years back More power to you. Cheers D

$106.12

Jason Smith

Hey best of luck with the challenge - inspirational stuff

$106.12

Anonymous

You’re amazing!

$103.72

Tim Rogers

$100

Rosanne

You can do it!

$100

Anonymous

Focus, breathe & push through as you always do

$62.52

Heidi Mcnay

$56.24

Matt Frost

I never knew this Heidi. You're constant smile and incredible positivity hide your condition. All I can say is wow!

$56.24

Travis Costin

$56.24

Caroline Stoneman

Good luck

$56.24

Mandy Stewart

Good luck Heidi! Youre an inspiration ✨️

$56.24

Jason Locke

sorry i'm late to the party!! i know you smashed it!!!

$54.99

Hayley Cheesewright

You're amazing for taking on this challenge and the challenge you face everyday ! Your strength and determination are truly inspiring. Keep swimming! Good luck

$54.86

Jeevanesh Mudaliar

$54.12

Julia Howe

Your amazing Heidi, thanks for raising awareness x

$54.12

Fuz

Great initiative, well done Heidi!

$54.12

Suze Mandiii

Go get 'em

$54.08

Mudasar Gharatkar

You inspire people with your determination.. Go Heidi!!

$52

Fabian Wolf

$52

Lachy J

Go you good thing! Smash it out Heids!

$50

Isabel Daloia

Proud of you Heidi!

$50

Paul Forster

$31.65

Maureen Kramme

$31.65

Mark Whitcombe

Such an amazing human.

$31

Julie Peterson

$28.86

Tim Tsagaris

Nice work Agi!

$28.86

Candece

Go you good thing!

$26

Anonymous

$22.58

Merri Van Lierop

You are amazing! Don’t forget that!

$22.10

Anonymous

$20

Michael Etchell

$15.82

Mel Armstrong

You're an inspiration woman, hold your head high in all that you do. Love you, Mel xxx

$10.55

Alison Smith

🫶

$10

Hannah Hall

You’ve got this Heidi! Mack, Wes and I are cheering you on from the sidelines xx

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