Make a difference 

Every step counts. Every dollar matters.

Join us as we walk together for a future free of Machado-Joseph Disease (MJD) – a rare, devastating genetic condition affecting movement, coordination and quality of life. There is currently no cure, but there is hope.

All funds raised go directly to Dr Angela Laird and her incredible research team at Macquarie University in Sydney, who are working tirelessly to find answers and treatments for MJD. Your support fuels vital research into this inherited disease and helps families affected by MJD across Australia and the world.

Picture: Head the cheque to Dr Angela Laird and some of her research team of the money raised from our Jewel ‘22 Challenge

💛 Why Your Support Matters

  • MJD slowly robs people of their ability to walk, talk, swallow, and live independently.

  • It disproportionately affects Aboriginal families in Northern Australia, though it can impact anyone with the gene.

  • With your help, we can fund groundbreaking genetic research that brings us closer to a cure.

🚶‍♀️ How You Can Get Involved

Whether you’re walking with us or cheering us on from afar, you can make a difference:

🏃‍♂️ Walk With Us

Sign up for the MJD Walk for a Cure – High Country Edition and get moving for a great cause. Choose a full or half-distance walk and enjoy a day of community, connection and purpose.

Register Here!

💸 Start a Fundraiser

Create your own fundraising page and:

  • Set a personal goal (every bit counts!)

  • Share your story and why you’re walking

  • Invite friends and family to donate

Create a fundraise page here!

📲 Share on Social Media

Spreading the word helps more than you know! Share your walk, your fundraising link, or a photo with #MJDWalkForACure and tag your supporters.

Share posts = raising awareness

🧁 Host a Mini Fundraiser

Here are some fundraising ideas for you

  • Create a fundraising profile and ask friends and family to donate

  • Register for the walk and get sponsors

  • Plan a dinner and invite friend to attend for a donation (eg. have a taco night)

  • Sausage sizzle

  • Guess the amount of lollies in a jar, $1 per guess, winner gets the jar of lollies

  • High tea

  • Progressive dinner

  • Cadbury Chocolate boxes

  • still unsure what do to but want to do something, send us a DM and we’ll help you brainstorm

❤️ Together, We Can Make a Difference

This isn’t just a walk – it’s a movement. A movement of hope, action and love for those living with MJD. Let’s walk together for a cure.

See pictures below from previous fundraisers