Happy hearts team Ava

One Walk Illawarra 2026

We're walking for a world without type 1 diabetes in Illawarra!

Message from Ava’s family 

As some of you may know, my beautiful 3-year-old daughter, Ava, has been battling Type 1 Diabetes (T1D) since November after a life-threatening medical emergency that led to her diagnosis. Since that day, our world has been forever changed. We now face the reality of a condition that requires constant, vigilant management, and involves painful daily injections, finger pricks, and an overwhelming number of decisions just to keep Ava safe.


Type 1 Diabetes doesn’t give you a break. It’s a relentless disease, and Ava’s little body now demands care 24/7, without pause. Every day is a challenge, and we find ourselves in a constant balancing act – too much insulin, too little – it’s a fight that never stops. As a parent, it’s heart-wrenching to watch her endure this at such a young age.


But there’s hope. And that’s why we’re asking for your support. 


We're joining the world's largest type 1 diabetes (T1D) fundraising event for families at Reddall Reserve this March!

Why? To help raise $1.1 million for life-changing T1D research, and ultimately turn type 1 into type NONE.

T1D can strike anyone at any time, and 8 Australians are diagnosed every day. Diagnosis means a 24/7 fight with no break, and facing an extra 180 decisions a day to remain safe and healthy. 

Please support my walk today. 

Our One Walk fundraising achievements

Dream Team ($500)

Legends ($1000)

Superstars ($2500)

Greatest Of All Time ($5000)

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Achieved Fundraising Target

Increased Fundraising Target over $500

Thank you to our Sponsors

$263.75

Happy Hearts Academy Elc

$200

Wah-wah Australia

Go Happy Hearts team!!!

$131.88

Gillys

$106.12

Evie & Isla Brown

$106.12

Gail John Morgan

Such awesome effect.👋👋👋

$106.12

Mark And Angela Jones

$106.12

Courtney, Dale & Ava Jones

$103.72

Austin & Ellis

$54.12

Annmaree Howley

$54.12

Sue & John Crawford

Special little Eva ❤️

$54.12

Elka Brady

$54.12

Anonymous

$54.12

Mateo Pr

Amazing initiative!

$54.12

Hayden & Millie Glover

$54.12

Justine Shaw

$54.12

Cam, Mish, Cushla And Lenny

Sending love. ❤️

$54.12

Martina Grace

Sweet Ava, you are so strong and special. Sending you lots of love and smiles 💕

$54.12

Céilí And Michelle

$54.12

Mel, Bern, Maddi And Brooklyn

Sending love xxx

$54.12

Barrett & Florence

$54.12

David Laura & Taylor

$54.12

Stephanie

Love you Ava and Fam ♡

$54.12

Aspen And Reuben Stahlut

$54.12

Renee Gaudzinski

$54.12

Scarlett And Penny

From Scarlett and Penny

$54.12

Billy & Raffy Davis Xx

$54.12

Bohdi Emmett

$54.12

Francesca Gissi

$54.12

Cous Mel X

A very lucky little girl with the best Mum and Dad looking out for her 💕

$54.12

Jess Scott

My little friend Ava, you are one inspiring little girl. You have shown such positivity as you navigate this new world of yours. Puppupboogie 4 ever ❤️ Jessie x

$54.12

Lainey Quinines

Go get em ❤️

$52.92

Quinn & Kit X

$52.92

Tarleigh Grieff

$52.92

Amelia Fung

All the best to Ava and all your family- must be such a tough time. Much love from Henry, Leo, Dave and Amelia x

$50

Steph Wtason

$50

Jackie Dillon

$50

Bella And Chad Watson's

$33.15

Darby Phelan

Go Ava!

$33.15

The Keenan Family

We're proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes.

$33.15

Bels Cleaning

$33.15

Alex Gilligan

$33.15

Alison Paul Hughes

Sending our best wishes to beautiful Ava and all the family. With all our love Hughes family xx

$27.81

Loren Mcmaugh

Well done Happy Hearts Team. ❤️

$27.81

Amber Henry

An amazing fundraiser for an amazing little girl 🩵 Go team Ava x

$27.81

Georgia Smith

Such a great cause. Sending so much love and support to Ava and other children with Diabetes.

$27.81

Sophie, James And Hazel Wright

Go Happy Hearts team! Amazing effort well done!

$27.81

Wynnie, James And Sebby

$27.81

The Keenan Family

We're proud to support your walk for a world without type 1 diabetes.

$27.81

Shauna Miller

$27.81

Caroline

What a great cause x

$27.81

Stephanie-kate Bratton

Sending all our best thoughts and wishes to you and Ava! From the Venn family.

$27.81

Madeleine New

$27.81

Wirunpat Tanakunsungmuang

$27.81

Tara Keep

Anything to help support Maicees lil besto Ava

$27.81

Katy Perrett

$27.81

Koah Thomas

$27.81

Ashley George-hacon

Wonderful cause ❤️ sending you all lots of love

$20

Kate And Mathew Foster