Em’s moving for Lex

By Emily Johnston

By Emily Johnston

Butterfly

I’m raising funds for the RBWH Foundation.

Hello friends! As many of you know, a few injuries have come my way this year, most recently a cycling training accident four weeks ago that has taken quite the toll on my poor lil bod. Anyway, I can’t run or ride my bike at the moment or for the next few months at best BUT I CAN SWIM whoo!!! I’m someone that always needs a bit of a focus so to have more of a purpose for my pool bouy swim sessions and isometric physio exercises, I am joining the 'move for lex' campaign. 

I don’t know Lex personally but I do have a passion for triathlon and fitness and know the frustration of not being able to do what you love. I cannot begin to imagine what Lex and her family are going through but their strength and will to fight through this is truly inspirational. 

The message to ‘move for those who can’t’ has always been held very close to my heart. So, I am dedicating my movement to Lex to support her recovery and the support programs at RBWH established by the Leary family. Over the next 6 weeks, I'm hoping to clock up to 50kms in the pool (....which will largely consist of pool bouy laps haha) 

I hope my small contribution can help to spread the word to 'move for those who can't' and show support and strength to Lex and her family through this very challenging time. Lex is an absolute fighter with an athlete's grit and determination. Spread the word and donate to help her get through this!

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All money donated to my moveforlex page will support enhanced care at the RBWH Neurology Ward and a new ICU family support program called We C U, which will assist loved ones through this very difficult stage of treatment.

All donations over $2 are tax-deductible and you will be issued with a tax-deductible receipt via email as soon as you make your donation.

Thank you so much for your support!

My Achievements

Added a profile pic

Added a blog

Donated to self

Shared my page

50% of fundraising goal

75% of fundraising goal

Reached fundraising goal

Raised $100

Raised $500

My Updates

Monday 8th Nov
Monday 8th Nov

swimmm

Saturday 23rd Oct

2ks4 Lex

Saturday 23rd Oct
Thursday 21st Oct
Thursday 21st Oct

pretty morning :)

Tuesday 19th Oct

S&C knee

Tuesday 19th Oct
Sunday 17th Oct
Sunday 17th Oct
Sunday 17th Oct

gym sesh

Thursday 14th Oct

swimm

Thursday 14th Oct

swim was a bit tough today but got it done :)

Monday 11th Oct

pool running

Sunday 10th Oct

step in the right direction

Thursday 7th Oct
@emjohnston04

work with me legs plssss 🙃🙃 #foryou #recovery #cantwaittorunagain

♬ the real sorority check - elizabeth the first

first pool run sesh Whoo!!

Thursday 7th Oct

inspired by the Mackay water aerobics

Wednesday 6th Oct

Airlie Beach Ocean swim <3

Sunday 3rd Oct
Friday 1st Oct

ooo bod not feeling great today :(

Wednesday 29th Sep

1100 splash

Tuesday 28th Sep

longest swim sesh back :) 1000 swim, 500 pull, 500 swim

Saturday 25th Sep

800 no pullbouy 🎉 (+ 1.2k pull)

Thursday 23rd Sep

first pool bouy swim in Prosse 🤩

Wednesday 22nd Sep
first pool bouy sesh in Prosse 🤩

I’m moving for Lex

Wednesday 8th Sep
Hello friends! As many of you know, afew injuries have come my way this year, most recently a cycling training accident four weeks ago that has taken quite the toll on my poor lil bod. Anyway, I can’t run or ride my bike at the moment or for the next few months at best BUT I CAN SWIM whoo!!! I’m someone that always needs a bit of a focus so to have more of a purpose for my pool bouy swim sessions and isometric physio exercises, I am joining the 'move for lex' campaign. I hope my small contribution can help to spread the word to 'move for those who can't' and show support and strength to Lex and her family through this very challenging time. Lex is an absolute fighter with an athlete's grit and determination. Help her get through this!

Thank you to my Sponsors

$110

Amelia & Tim Johnston

Well done Em, our support extends to Lex . All elite athletes challenge themselves every day. Love Mum & Dad

$100

Liz Gampe

$55

Suellen Cope

Saw this on your Mum's facebook page. What a kind person you are. Hope you recover quickly and stay safe on future rides.

$55

Helen

Even when you are having your setbacks, you are still thinking of others. Keep up with beautiful spirit and kindness that you show

$25

Jorja Leary

Thank you so much Emily for taking the time to raise funds! Good luck with your laps! What an amazing goal :) xx

$20

Soph

my inspiration, love you so so much! promise I’ll come do a couple laps with you when you’re home (but realistically I’ll leave you on seen) x

$20

Lucy Bunge

Soooo proud of you for your grit, determination and resilience, and even more proud of you for taking on this fundraiser challenge! Keep up the great work xoxox

$20

George Lindley-jones

Go girl!

$20

Leah Williams

$15

Rosie Pinniger

All the best for your recovery Em xxx

$15

Em Johnston

$10

Skye Mcintosh

Proud of you Em

$5

Roz

So good to see you being so active even when injured. I’d legit be a couch potato.