Nicole Matthies

2026 Melbourne MS Walk Run + Roll

NO ONE SHOULD FACE MS ALONE!

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), unable to get out of bed, walk to the phone to call someone – anyone – or live a life without pain?

All of a sudden, your world has changed.

Multiple sclerosis is a chronic and often debilitating disease which attacks the central nervous system (the brain, spinal cord and optic nerves). It is the most common neurological disease in young adults and often attacks people at a time in their lives when they are planning families and building a career. Three out of four people living with MS are women.

With your support, we can allow people living with multiple sclerosis access to vital support services, like MS Connect, MS Peer Support and MS Employment Support Programs. We’ll also be helping bring new treatments closer to reality, investing in repairing myelin damage to restore function that has been lost for people with progressive forms of the disease.

On behalf of over 37,756 Aussies living with multiple sclerosis – THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

My Achievements

My Updates

One year Diagnosis.

Wednesday 22nd Apr
One year since my diagnosis with Multiple Sclerosis 💛
But the journey started long before that.
After fighting for answers for almost 9 years — countless blood tests and appointments — I was continuously told I was “fine” and that it was all in my head (I guess they weren’t entirely wrong).
Although I was diagnosed with anxiety and a few other things, there was little support and no real follow-ups. While also dealing with Endometriosis, my battles felt never ending as did the fatigue.
Finally having answers brought a mix of emotions — validation, relief, fear — but most of all, clarity.
It feels as though not much has changed, but this past year has been full of appointments, treatments, learning my limits, advocating for myself, and finding strength I didn’t know I had. Some days have felt heavy, others empowering — but through it all, I’ve kept moving forward.
At the end of May, I’ll be taking part in the MS Walk again 💛 Not just to raise funds, but to raise awareness, show support, and remind myself how far I’ve come.
Thank you to everyone who’s supported me along the way — it truly means more than you know 🥰❤️
Here’s to continuing the fight, one step at a time 👣💛

A BIG THANK YOU TO MY SUPPORTERS

$106.12

Debbie And Peter Garner

$106.12

Jane Diplock

Go you amazing thing......

$56.24

Matt

Hey, I hope you are doing well and everything is good. Good luck on your walk!

$52

Nicole Matthies

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