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I didn’t think I could do it. I almost backed out of doing my walking fundraiser because I had absolutely no faith in myself to succeed. Jim pushed me because he knew it meant a lot to me. I decided to do it, even if no one donated and I just started walking a couple miles a day I could just do it for myself, to help me stay motivated to stay active. I made the Facebook page and started inviting people to watch my progress and within 2 weeks had reached my goal of $1000 raised. I’ve walked 68 miles in two weeks and this morning I actually jogged 3 miles. Who am I? I barely recognize myself, I am not a runner and I have never been a runner.  I am proud of what I’ve accomplished but I couldn’t have done any of it without all of you, and especially without my husband. 

The amount of people who have shared my story, commented and donated has truly been amazing. I am doing this because I am tired of living with dystonia and just want a cure. I am also doing this to show anyone and everyone that has dystonia or any kind of disability that you can fight and work hard and you can succeed in so many things.

I spent a lot of years depressed and feeing sorry for myself. It was until recently that I got tired of thinking that way. The more depressed I was, the worse my symptoms were. Living a happy, active and stress free life was the treatment my body so badly needed. I have never felt better than I do right now.


So thank you all for your help in pushing me and supporting me through this journey. I can’t thank you all enough for what you’ve done for me. 


Please follow me on Facebook and Instagram at The March to End Dystonia 


And to donate a mile please click this link and scroll to the bottom

https://dystonia-foundation.org/friends/amanda-lockhead/

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