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Help Juliette raise money

For participating in 21K de Montreal 2022

My Story…


Our son, Hugo is a fun, spirited boy who wears his emotions on his sleeve and adores being surrounded by his family and friends. 

Hugo has a genetic disorder called NF1. Neurofibromatosis is a genetic disorder which affects the skin and the nervous and skeletal systems.

Even though he is not a fan of the many doctor appointments, he remains relatively unaffected by the illness to date and partakes in the fun and games that any little boy his age would. :) 

That said, NF1 is a complex and anxiety ridden disorder as there is no cure, nor any way to anticipate how it will evolve or manifest in the future.

Whilst NF1 is considered a rare disorder, it affects 1 in 2500-3000 births. Since it manifests in each individual in very different ways (even within the same family), awareness remains low and funding for research is limited. 

Today, I walk (still can't run after my recent pregnancy!) for a few reasons:

1. To show my son that I support him.

2. To raise awareness for NF1. 

Not everyone needs to know the details of the illness but I would like to encourage us all to be a little more empathic and a lot more accepting of physical difference. By creating a more open and accepting society, we make it more viable for those with physical ailments to live happily.

3. To raise funds for the ANFQ, an association that seemed to be the only source of information and support when feeling quite lost and alone faced with this distressing news when Hugo was only 15 months old.


Donate to help Juliette raise money for 21K de Montreal 2022’s fundraising campaign.


Recent donors

Donation date Donor name Donation amount
Apr 23 Manouk $108.45
Apr 23 Adriana Undisclosed amount
Apr 23 Jerina Sending best wishes to you all $33.22
Apr 23 Saint Girons Jérôme Le meilleur pour Hugo et les enfants du monde. Chantal et Jérôme. $54.71
Apr 23 Conor and Aoibhin Crowley $33.22
Apr 23 Sadhbh Crowley Biscous $27.85
Apr 23 Claire et Régis Saint Girons Superbe initiative Juliette! Nous sommes de tout coeur avec vous et surtout Hugo. $108.45
Apr 23 Caragh Well done Julz. A wonderful thing to do. Xxx $100.00