Second Stage

The MS Plus Southern Alps Adventure

TREKKING THE SOUTHERN ALPS TO FIGHT MS!

We’re trekking through New Zealand's rugged Southern Alps to support research into cures and whatnot for MS. 

Rocio has second stage progressive MS and lucky enough to have found out whilst the amazing medication available works to slow it down. However there are many factors that can interfere with the effectiveness of medicine available and we are working hard to raise funds in the hope a cure is found before the medication (Tysabri) that Rocio is on, and her body, stops working. 

Our amazing team will be tackling a challenging 5-day trek. We’re asking you to donate what you can. If you feel up to it, the why not join us?!

Your support, large or small, will contribute to support not only Rocio but also the incredible work of MS Plus. Please donate to our page. It would mean so very much  🙏🏻


Multiple sclerosis is the most common disease of the central nervous system and it strikes people in the prime of their lives.

There is currently no known cure.

It's quite staggering that multiple sclerosis affects more young people than any other neurological condition, with the average age of diagnosis just 30 years old (Rocio was 42, so we’re already winning against the odds). 

Every case of multiple sclerosis is unique – the symptoms, severity and progress of the disease are different for everyone.

We are trekking the awe-inspiring landscapes, native bushland and expansive plains, canyons, countryside and coast of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s scenic South Island, to raise funds to deliver essential MS support services.

Please DONATE now to support our trek and give hope to thousands of Australians like Rocio living with multiple sclerosis.

Thank you for your support. 🙏🏻

Thank you to our Sponsors

$3.94k

#mingleforms

$1,000

Swan Lawyers

$264

Ang & John

Sending strength and positive energy.

$264

The Scale Institute

Good luck on another great opportunity to BEAT MS!

$250

Facebook Donation

$200

Adrian Nicholson

$158

Charlie Lambie

$151

Kelly & Ian Storie

Go Rocio!!!

$151

Sandra Torrecilla

From the Chicos & I xx

$151

Andreas Schilling

Inspirational

$150

Andy & Duncan

A big walk doing big things. Take care to you and Stevo. Apologies we can't make your fundraiser event x

$106

Gary German

Stephen, wish we could be there for the hike. Your cause is dear to us. Our daughter has MS.

$106

Christian Paesano

$106

Joe Mittiga

$100

Bradley B

$100

Facebook Donation

$79

Michelle Hasking

$76

Sassy

$75

Rabs

All the best on your trek to fight MS, lovely xx

$53

Helen Stell

Because you are exceptional- and what you are doing is for the benefit of others! Love you loads! Helen

$53

Liam

So glad you're doing this Stephen and Rocio!

$53

Sigrid Higgins

$53

Michelle Walter

$53

Anonymous

$53

Anna Pitt

$53

Sarah Smith And Scott Walker

Warrior! Go team xx

$53

Marco Favaro

$53

Jeremy Stevens

$53

Brock Mifsud

Go Rocio!

$53

Bruce Wayne

I’ve always wanted to do one of those walks. Will be amazing!

$53

Angela Ryan

Hope you have an amazing Trek!! I'll be thinking of you.

$53

Aurelie Serre

Go Rocio!!!

$53

Nataliya

A cause dear to my heart having a family member suffering from MS. Best wishes and strength 💛

$53

Anne Rutter

$52

Andrew Anderson

$51

Anonymous

$50

Jeanette Akhurst

Good luck Rocio + Stephen! Love Jeanette and Buddy! xo

$50

Facebook Donation

$30

Melanie Trezise

Good luck Rocio! Xx

$26

Hels Scarbrough

$26

Anonymous

$26

Allan Lalic

$21

Anonymous

$21

Helena

$21

Deborah Ivison

$21

Anonymous

$21

Anonymous

$21

Chris Hand

$21

David Thomson

Go

$21

Marcel Leydesdorff

$21

Lisa Beckmann

$21

Maria-fernanda Loukes

$21

Allan Lalic

$21

Cristina Yuste

Love you

$21

Reda Ahdjoudj

$21

Kate Jenkins

$21

Chris May

$21

Greg Joubert

$21

Joe Mittiga

$21

Andy Wild

$21

Donny

7 raffle tickets

$21

First Dibs

$21

Brenden Logue

$21

Stephen Hall

Winners are Grinners

$21

Maxine Sherrin

$21

Christine Layton

$20

Jenny Wilson

$20

Andrew Martin

$11

Orven Aguilar

$10

Jose De Nobrega

$10

Anonymous

$6

Brigitta

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We show our respect and acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples who are the traditional custodians of this land. We pay respects to their Elders past and present.