I'm taking on Steptember! Will you please show your support?
Hiya! I’m Stepping Up This Steptember – And I’d Love Your Support
This September, I’m taking on a challenge that’s good for the body, mind, and heart: 10,000 steps a day, every day, for the entire month. It’s part of Steptember, a global movement to raise funds and awareness for cerebral palsy—and I’m proud to be stepping up as a team leader.
But I can’t do it alone.
Your donation will not only give me a much-needed motivation boost, it will also help ensure that more babies receive critical therapy and support in the first 1000 days of life. These early interventions can make a world of difference—helping children grow up with greater independence, confidence, and opportunity.
Whether it’s your first time donating or you’ve supported Steptember before, your gift means so much. It’s a simple act that brings joy, hope, and real change.
So please, support me this Steptember. Let’s walk the walk together—and make every step count.
Donate now for an instant mood boost. Thank you!
My Fundraising
My fundraising could help provide:
16
therapy kits for babies with cerebral palsy.
4
early response therapy sessions for babies with cerebral palsy.
Amount I've raised for people with cerebral palsy
My Steps
Steps
222,891
My goal
300,000
Thank you to my supporters
$54
Jasmine Varney
$67
Jono Bishop
Love your work Candice! Keep up the good work!
$37
Getting In The Way
Stay amazing Candic!
$20
Tasha
💪
$23
Sheridan, Bryn, Atlas & Baby Lloyd
$54
Jason Golding
$106
Husband Mc
$54
Generous Partners
$54
Geraldine Cook
Candice you are an inspiration good luck
$67
Generous Partners
$67
Elena Golding
$67
Chris & Katie Hooper
Go Candi (and Florence)
$23
Alycia Stephenson
$67
Janine Mcdonald
A great cause Candice ❤️❤️❤️
$23
Bonnie Allmond
Go Candice!!!!
$116
Candice Mcdonald
Updates
Day 12 - Small Wins & Sweet Plans
Friday 12th SepWe’re nearly halfway through Steptember and I’m
feeling proud of the progress so far!
This week I saw a noticeable improvement in my
second 3km run with the Movement Club 🏃♀️ a little quicker, a little stronger, and a lot
less puffed! It’s amazing what a bit of consistency can do.
And because I clearly like a challenge, I’ve
also kicked off planning for a Steptember Bake Sale at work 🍰🧁. Sweet
treats for a good cause? Yes please! Stay tuned for what’s coming out of the
oven.
Step-wise, I’m happy to report I’m slightly
ahead of my 10,000 steps a day goal which feels like a big win in a busy
week. Every step is adding up, and I’m determined to keep the momentum going.
Oh, and I’m still holding onto the #1 top
fundraiser spot in my organisation 🥇
Will I stay there? That’s up to you! 😉
To everyone who's donated already: thank you
so much. Your support means the world to me and is making a real difference
for kids living with cerebral palsy.
If you haven’t donated yet, now’s the perfect
time. Your generosity helps fund vital therapy in the first 1000 days of life and
keeps me stepping strong every single day.
Let’s keep going, one step, one bake sale, and
one donation at a time 💛
Day 8 – Weekend Wobbles & A New Game Plan
Monday 8th SepSo… turns out weekends aren’t the step-count free pass I thought they’d be. I figured I’d breeze through my 10k steps with all that “extra time” but nope! This past weekend was a bit of a struggle. Life got busy, and the steps didn’t magically happen.
But I’m not letting that slide again.
This coming weekend, I’m locking in two things:
🥾 A solo hike (just me, my playlist, and the trail)
🏃♂️ A walk/run with my husband—because if anyone can keep me moving, it’s him!
I’m committed to hitting my 10k steps every single day. No excuses, just movement.
Also… still sitting pretty in the #1 top fundraiser spot in my organisation 🎉
I’m proud, I’m grateful and I’m watching closely to see who’s going to try and catch me. Come on then, who’s got the legs to keep up? 😏
Thanks again to everyone who’s donated. You’re helping fund vital therapy for kids living with cerebral palsy and you’re keeping me stepping strong.
Let’s keep going. For the kids. For the cause. And maybe… for the leaderboard too.
Day 5 - One week down, still stepping strong!
Friday 5th SepWeek one of Steptember is done and dusted and what a start it’s been! I’ve racked up thousands of steps, felt the mental boost of moving more and been genuinely touched by the support I’ve received so far.
I hit my fundraising target on Day 2!
I’m honestly so grateful to everyone who's donated, it's your generosity that keeps me going, especially on those days when the couch looks tempting.
This week also brought a couple of firsts:
I completed my first ever group run with my teammate Sorana, a huge personal win and a great bonding moment.
I’m on track to hit 55,000 steps for Days 1–5, well above my usual pace!
And here’s something I’m quietly chuffed about: I’m currently the top fundraiser in my organisation. That's thanks to all of you who've backed me - thank you so much.
I’m walking 10,000 steps a day to raise funds for babies and children living with cerebral palsy. Every dollar helps provide life-changing therapy and support in those crucial first 1000 days.
If you’ve been thinking about donating, now’s a great time. Your support really does make a difference, and it means the world to me.
Are you doing Steptember too?
Let's swap tips, share wins, and keep each other moving!
Thanks again for cheering me on. Let's keep stepping - for the kids, for the cause, and for that feel-good moment when you know you’ve helped someone.
Go candice!!!!