I've been running every single day since July 2022. What began as a personal challenge to run 5km daily for 30 days has turned into an unbroken streak lasting almost three years (nine hundred and forty something days, but who is counting?!) and still going strong.

I’ve run despite the normal demands of a busy life, as well as through joy, illness, injury, jetlag and grief - typically covering between 5 and 10km a day but also completing marathons, ultra-marathons, and running in many locations both here in Australia and abroad.

Running has transformed my life, and now I'm bringing purpose to my running by supporting the Indigenous Marathon Foundation. At the end of last year I set myself a new challenge of continuing the run streak until I've raised $1M dollars for the IMF.

The IMF is a health promotion charity that uses running to celebrate Indigenous resilience and achievement, and to create inspirational Indigenous leaders. It transforms the lives of those who go through its programs and provides access to supportive and safe running and walking opportunities in over 40 Indigenous communities across Australia.

Donations of any size are welcomed from individuals, clubs, businesses and foundations. Donations are tax deductible, and every dollar raised will support IMF's incredible work. I am working to inspire 1000 businesses donate $1000 each.

If you are interested in learning more about IMF and its programs, please visit: https://www.imf.org.au/

If you have questions about my run, or want to get in touch, please email me: jessicabairdwalsh@gmail.com.

Thank you for your support.