Shelly Williams

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2026

I'm walking 71km to celebrate my baby, William.

My Progress

I've raised

$3,832

I've Moved

0KM

My Target

71KM

Baby William

Meet our beautiful boy, William 💙


William made his entrance into the world much earlier than we ever imagined, being born at just 24 weeks and 6 days weighing 738g.


Today marks 90 days in the NICU. 90 days of ups and downs, milestones and setbacks. A journey that we are still very much walking.


Through it all, William has shown us just how much strength can exist in such a tiny person. He is brave, strong, determined and continues to amaze us every single day. We couldn’t be prouder of our little fighter. 💙


We’re taking part in the Premmie Marathon Challenge to raise funds and awareness for premature babies.


Before William, we never truly understood what a NICU journey looks like. Now, this cause will forever hold a very special place in our hearts.


If you’re able to donate, no matter how small, it would mean so much to us and help support little fighters just like William.


90 days down, and our brave boy continues to show us just how strong the smallest people can be. 💙

Every day in Australia, 71 babies are born prematurely.

This November, I'm taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge to give these babies the best chance at life.

The funds I raise will help Running for Premature Babies provide life-saving neonatal equipment for hospitals around Australia, giving premature and critically ill babies the chance to grow stronger and go home with their families.

If you're able to support me, I'd be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps fund the equipment and research that gives premature babies a better chance of survival and quality of life.

Thank you for supporting my challenge and helping Australia's tiniest babies. 💜

My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$1.06k

Keppel Coast Law

I am so proud of you and Matt. Little William is a blessing to us all xx

$556.37

Tim Neville

Shelly, I haven’t had the privilege of meeting you but Matt you, Shelly and your beautiful son are in Jess, my and all the Earle family’s hearts. Hoping you’re all well personally - I swear I was looking at a photo of you in Europe only a few weeks ago on Facebook - oblivious obviously of everything you have been going through. Safe travels and catch up (and get to meet you Shelly) when you’re back in CQ!

$306.64

Laura

I remember how important the ventilator was for our beautiful baby William. This donation will assist other babies x

$306.64

From Great Granny

$269.13

Sam, Justin, Maddy And Jackson

We are eternally grateful to the NICU not only for the care provided to our darling William but also to you and Matt over these last few months!

$216.50

Wendii Mciver

$216.50

Vanessa

$119.56

Bruce Morton

Hang in there Shelly, Matthew & William - my boy was born premmie so understand the journey you are on. Thinking of you both

$119.56

Matthew Daniel

From Matt and Mal

$119.56

Ravi Setu

$71

Logibears

11:11

$67.80

Ash Debenham

Proud of you beautiful Mumma xx

$67.80

Ella & Tess

$67.80

Leanne Bacon

Thinking of you ❤️

$67.80

Paul And Clare

William is so loved already. Keep up the great work. We cannot wait to meet your beautiful boy. 🙏💙

$61

Rhett Kipps

Welcome William! Congratulations Shelly & Matt!!

$55.95

Han Whyte

🩵

$50

Kerri Miles

A wonderful cause. Baby William is one extraordinary little man xxoo

$37.72

Leon Ward

Every day, 71 babies are born prematurely in Australia