Daniel Close

My Activity Tracking

763
kms

My target 200 kms

I’m taking part in Walk for Epilepsy around Australia because...

I want to raise money and make a difference for people living with epilepsy. Please help me by giving whatever you can using the 'Donate' button. The more people that know about the walk, the greater the impact, so please also spread the word by sharing our page with your friends and family. Thank you in advance for your generosity, it means a lot!

My Achievements

Ready set go!

You're on your way to becoming an Epilepsy Champ! Signup complete

Sharing is caring

Let the world know that you're helping those living with epilepsy on your socials

Back yourself

Self donate to show your friends and family how its done

First donation

Got your first donation! Well done!

Halfway Donation Milestone

You've hit the half way mark for donations! Keep up the good work

Smashed it!

You've hit your goal! We couldn't be more proud of you

First km complete!

Well done! Keep the momentum going!

Half way there

You've reached the halfway mark of your challenge, keep pushing forward!

You did it!

You've smashed your goal! We couldn't be more proud of you

$500!

Thankyou, you've raised $500!!! A Walk for Epilepsy pack is coming your way!

$1000!

Thankyou, you've raised $1000! You're in the draw to WIN an Apple iWatch

$2000!

Thankyou, you've raised $2000! You're in the draw to win a $1000 Rebel Sports Voucher

My Updates

My Story - Daniel Close

Tuesday 19th Sep
Recently, I had my first seizure in 3.5 years. This had been the longest period seizure free since being diagnosed with epilepsy in 2012. The physical recovery is one element, though the mental recovery is underestimated and an ever present challenge for epilepsy sufferers - depression, shame, loneliness and isolation are all potential side effects - some of these I've faced before and during the recovery of my most recent seizure. 

I consider myself one of the lucky ones. It's heartbreaking to know of epileptics who face major challenges controlling their seizures on a daily basis. 

This October, I'll be participating in the Walk for Epilepsy and clocking up the KMs throughout the month. There will be a 25km run completed on October 15, representing the 1 in 25 Australians diagnosed with epilepsy in their lifetime. Running is a major passion of mine and has played a significant role in my mental and physical health in dealing with my epilepsy diagnosis.


Thank you to my Sponsors

$400

Daniel Close

Donation $ for $

$303.84

Anonymous

$211

Jen & Tc

We are so proud of you and love you to bits!! If we can walk rather than run, count us in! ❤️xx

$211

Cam & Cec Schwab

Love you Daniel. Your bravery, effort, and love.

$211

Anne & Dan Sweeney

Well done Dan!

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Damien & Pauline Miller

Wonderful work Closey!

$211

David And Jade Dordevic

Great work mate

$200

Harley And Anna Thomas

You'll never walk alone!

$158.25

Jess Francione

Love you Close man! Keep up the amazing work x Jess & Braydon

$110.78

Celena Sonntag

GO Daniel!!!

$105.50

Emma Kennedy

You really are amazing Closeman. An unbelievable effort throughout October already, you should be so proud. Love your work legend!

$105.50

Chris Belegrinos

$105.50

Matt & Una Greenwood

Amazing work as always Closey. Love to you and the family.

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Bridge M

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Ben Schwab

Love your work, DC.

$105.50

Sam Bearham-jones

You legend Closey! Incredible work!

$105.50

Gillian

With love xx

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Jessica Holdstock

$105.50

Mia

Well done! Keep it up. Mia xx

$105.50

Daniel Hassaballa

Love you brother. Proud of you!

$105.50

Josh And Bec Close

Love you

$105.50

Adam Kumaraswamy

Keep up the great work mate.

$105.50

Cory Wilson

Great work closey, ur a star

$105.50

Cp

Proud of you Closey! Keep up the great work <3

$105.50

Brendan Close

The most resilient person I know. Love you DC.

$105.50

Colleen And Mark

$105.50

Nexon Asia Pacific

Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.

$105.50

Trish & Noel Fidock

Well done Daniel. What an inspiration.

$105.50

David Petrou

Love you mate

$105.50

Gary Newman

Great work Daniel.

$105.50

Zo & Scho

So proud of you close!! You’re amazing!! Lots of love

$105.50

Sammy And Bren

Love you DC!!! You’re a legend and we are so proud that you’re our bro ❤️

$105.50

Jan & Shane Close

Keep up the amazing work 😀

$105.50

Will Fenton

Superstar! Proud of you mate. Love Wilbur, Loz and Bob xoxo

$105.50

Dale Young

Huge effort mate. A terrific cause.

$105.50

Keogh Family

You are an exceptional human Mr Close - congratulations on raising so much.

$105.50

Steve & Karen

Much love to you, thank you for your great example.

$105.50

Marshal Newman

This is awesome stuff mate. Real sacrifice of time and energy that will help out many lives with what can be done with the money raised. Keep it up and yell out if you want someone to join you for some laps.

$105.50

Kel Chehade

Nice one DC! Very inspirational.

$105.50

Bron Thomas

Good on you Closey - you're a superstar!

$105.50

Jake & Elise

You’re a bloody legend ❤️❤️❤️

$105.50

Mark Close

Woof woof woof!

$100

Shannon Sweeney

So proud of you. The most amazing Dadda, husband and friend xx

$79.13

Charlie And Albie Close

To the best Dadda, We love you so much Proud of you ❤️

$79.13

Samantha Skerry

Love you DC!! You are a champion!!

$79.13

Chantel Skene

Good luck with the run on Sunday Closey! 🏃‍♂️

$79.13

Sarah Piesse

$52.75

Daniel Griffin

Cant believe your going to try and run at Kiptum world record pace

$52.75

Trent And Michaela

Incredible work DC

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Caz

Look at you go!

$52.75

Rich

Great work Closey!

$52.75

Jonno Close

Love your work, mate.

$52.75

Nick & Meg Mauran

Incredible work as usual great man. We love you!

$52.75

James Kelly

Love it Closey

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Matt Schwab

Love your work, DC. You've been a great friend and role model throughout my journey with epilepsy. All the best, mate. Would love to join you for a walk or jog!

$52.75

Durras Seccull

Love your work close man ! Unreal stuff mate as always

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Margherita Carinci

$52.75

Nicola Mclennan

Love your work DC! You should be very proud.

$52.75

Steph Dawso

Love your work Closey, you're the biggest legend xox

$52.75

Ben Corin

Onya Danny boy - you’re a legend!

$52.75

Campus

$52.75

Mark Heffernan

Great effort Closey!!

$52.75

Timothy Kovess

Great work Closey you terrific man. Good luck for the big run x

$52.75

Jess Close

All the best for the run! Well done for all you're doing :)

$52.75

Tim Barraclough

Awesome work mate

$52.75

Dave + Kathie

Well done, mate! Great effort xx

$52.75

Giuliana Bisogni

Incredibly proud of you Closeman, amazing work! Lots of love xo

$52.75

Aaron Kneebone

Sensational work by you great man!

$52.75

Jessica & Mark Hanger

Great work for not just fund raising but spreading the word.

$52.75

Emma Franklin

Good luck on the 25km today Closey!

$52.75

Alyse Mullen

You’re a legend!! Proud of you closeman!

$52.75

Kathryn Kirwan

Great stuff DC!

$52.75

Andi Caragounis

Great work DC! You’re awesome & good luck on your walk 🤩

$52.75

Peter Harrison

Well done Closey!! Amazing effort! 👍👊✅

$52.75

Andrew Mackintosh

Great work Closey. 🦖💪🏆

$52.75

Becky And Pat O’connell

Incredible stuff Daniel!!

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Jamie Jordan

Onya Closey! 👏🏼 🥇

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Kym Harrison

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Matt Schwab

$52.75

Yacin Family

You’re a superstar mate! Awesome effort!

$52.75

Matt Moore

So proud of you and what you're doing mate. Love you x

$52.75

Haydn & Lesley Glass

Amazing work DC!

$52.75

Jack

$52.75

Lewis Ironside

Well done mate, amazing effort x

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Tam Finlayson

$52.75

Mel Woodward

Go Closeman!! You're amazing! XXX

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Kieran Grant

$52.75

Grace Wills

Love your work Closey!!

$52.75

Elise And Jake Scott

Lots of love championee! ❤️❤️

$52.75

Merv Shannon

Well done mate

$52.75

Mia Di Giambattista

$50

Emily O’brien

$50

Eamon & Maya Sweeney

Well done Dan!!

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Glenn Wadley

Good stuff Closey!

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Anonymous

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Katie Benson

You're a legend Closey!

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Lee

Best of luck mate from Lee, Aimee and Daisy.

$50

Sheri Bodie

Good luck Closey!! <3 xxxx

$50

Tommy Moloney

Love you mate. Well done on all that you are achieving with this effort. ❤️ 🦖

$31.65

Anonymous

Love your work Close

$31.65

Kova

Well done Closey!

$31.65

Marianne Moore

Great Job Daniel x

$26.38

Ellen Mezger

Great work Closey! Always here for support - Goodluck with the run!

$26.38

Rachel Petrou

$26.38

Daniel Close

$26.38

Danielle Glover

$26.38

Lee Dalton

Brilliant work Closey!

$26.38

Daniel Close

$26.38

Nexon Asia Pacific

Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.

$26.38

Cam K

$26.38

Nexon Asia Pacific

Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.

$26.38

Mak Donna

$26.38

Luke Caeey

Lots of love from Naughty, JJ, Bont and Libba.

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Hugh N

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Daniel Close

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Laura Thomas

Go you good thing!!!

$26.38

Josh Muling

Awesome work Closey 🏃🏼‍♂️💪

$26.38

Nexon Asia Pacific

Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.

$26.38

Roydon Hurst

Keep up the good work mate!

$26.38

Leighton And Sarah Cantrill

This is huge Dan. Vulnerability and sharing your story (while confronting I’m sure) is a superpower, and fighting through the challenges. God speed

$26.38

Bridget Conaboy

This is huge, well done! :)

$26.38

Emma Telford

$26.38

Tayla Brkic

Go Closey!!!

$26.38

Jeff Harvey

Well done mate

$26.38

Daisy Turton

So amazing Closey!!

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Kp

Good luck Closey!!

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Becky Sherman

Good Luck Closey!

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Adrian Paglia

Well done mate, good luck on the 25KMS

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Anonymous

Great effort Closey

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Sarah Maddern

$21.10

Nexon Asia Pacific

Your donation was proudly matched by Nexon Asia Pacific.

$21.10

Christine Mios

Great effort. Way to go.

$10.55

James Cousins

Go Closey!!