Danielle Nigido

Premmie Marathon Challenge 2025

My activity tracking

363
kms

My target 100 kms

DAY 30

Literally have no words.Β 

47 donations $2988
$12 off $3k!!!!Β 

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you who have supported this with me.Β 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies

DAY 29

100km runningΒ 
50km walking
CompleteΒ 

What an amazing month. Thanks to everyones support during this month, I appreciate you allΒ 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies

DAY 29

4.55km doneΒ 
150/100km
100km runningΒ 
50km walkingΒ 

Running for premmie babies for the month of November 2025

Together we have raised $2,624!!!!
Wow wow wowΒ 

As a community we stepped up to help raise funds for an important cause.Β 
So many families need the help of NICU care. We are able to supply much needed equipment for the precious babies and also the parents who are also under stress during this time.Β 
I’m proud to have been a little part of this fundraising journey 2 years in a row now.Β 
May this years donations create many much needed items for these familiesΒ 

Once again thank you to all 45 donators, you have given me so much support to keep motivated to keep pushing and get this done. So thank you.Β 

$1,139,094 collectively raised funds, 4,801 entries, we are #55 on the ladder board. I think that’s is pretty amazing!!!Β 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies

DAY 29

Waking up to this

Wow I’m Absolutely blown away

Please read posted picture

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies

DAY 28

DAY 28

100km of running completeΒ 

I’m so grateful to everyone who sent lovely messages of encouragement and your generous donations.Β 

100km of running done, just over $2k in donations and 45km of waking during this month of November.Β 
Tomorrow I will finish off a 5km walk to round off walking to 50km. Totalling 150km.Β 

I’m speechless that so many of you donated and cheered me on. Thank you so much.
I’m super proud my mind & body held up and got this done. ???Β 

Seeing little babies in the NICU ward just makes you realise how important and special this is. Β bless the little ones and the families.Β 

Running for premature babies

DAY 28

DAY 28

9km DoneΒ 
142/100km

Little NIKO got us over the $2k line yesterday so today I dedicate today’s run to him. Β xxx

Thanks for donating twice, you will be helping other little babies get the vital help they may need one day just like you. xxx

Running for premature babies
Tiffany Juric

DAY 27

I have clocked up 133km in 27 days
together we have raised $2,017!!!
what an incredible community of family and friends I have supporting me during this month to raise funds for premmie babies and cheering me on.
I appreciate you all so very much.Β 

Today my great nephew NIKO got us over the $2k line, so tomorrow I'll be running for him.
Get well my little Niko, can't wait until your home so we can snuggle you all day long. xxxx
Thank you Tiffany & Vlado for your donations (2) love you all very much xxxΒ 

DAY 26

12km doneΒ 
133/100km

Running for premmie babies for the month of
November 2026

Donations are slowly creeping towards the 2k goal!!! Whoo hoo. Such generosity from everyone so thank you.Β 

33 donationsΒ 
$1830

$170 TO GO

TOGETHER LETS HIT $2k

Please share with family and friends the more people that see this the more likely we can hit the goal target. ?Β 

Be apart of this with usΒ 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies

DAY 26

We are $203 off from a $2k goalΒ 


Wow. I can not thank you all enough. I appreciate you all and I’m so very grateful.Β 


Can we make it to the $2k!!!!


https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido


Running for premature babies


DAY 25

5km done Β 
121km/100

Donations still sitting on $1657

If you could be so kind to share this story to reach more people it would be so appreciated. Just tag me on your story so people can access the donation link via my stories or my bio.Β 

It would be amazing to get to $2k

DAY 22

8km done ?Β 
116/100kmΒ 

Donations have stalledΒ 
At $1,657Β 
Which is amazing and I’m
Go grateful.Β 

It would be super amazing if we could push to $2kΒ 

I’m running past the 100km goal to see how far a can manage. Let’s see if we can also push towards hitting $2k in donations.Β 

Today’s first 2km was a mind game. But I just thought of all those little fighters and it kept me going.Β 

Small donations go along way

Please feel free to share with family and friends. Repost to spread the message xxxx much appreciated

DAY 21

DAY 21
This run was for youΒ 
Little Baby
NIKO
8km doneΒ 
108/100km

Donations are stillΒ 
Sitting atΒ 
$1657
Can we make it to $2k???

Small donations
Make a huge impactΒ 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Running for premature babies
Tiffany Juric

DAY 21

DAY 21Β 
8km doneΒ 
Dedicated to my beautiful great nephew NIKO
Love you little man I can’t wait for cuddles.Β 

Running for premature babies
Tiffany Juric
https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

DAY 18

DAY 18

*** WE HAVE MADE IT TO 100KM***

7km doneΒ 

100/100km intentional moment complete.Β 

I had a rest day on DAY 17
Back to it Day 18, 1st km was so hard today legs are sore but by the 2km mark I was warmed up and fine.Β 
100 of intentional movement done. I’m so proud of my body. It don’t let me down. Iv had ups and downs, highs and lows during my running journey. It’s been hard but rewarding, today I’m actually proud of the work iv put into achieve this.
I started full training In September and October doing 250km, It wasn’t all smooth. I hurt my back twice and I had to take some rest time and stretch. So thankful I have had no issues this month.

Donations are sitting at $1657
Which is absolutely amazing. I can’t thank you all enough for your generosity.Β 

I will keep running throughout the rest of November to see how far I can get.Β 
I will also keep the donations open for the remainder of November also.Β 

Small donations go along way.

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

DAY 16

DAY 16

***WE ARE IN SINGLE DIGITS***

7km doneΒ Β 
93/100km
7km TOO GO!!!!Β 

What a beautiful cool morning to run so much of an enjoyable run than yesterday.Β 

Donations are sitting at $1612
Collectively donations are sitting at $913,012 with a goal of $1,500,000

We as a community are an apart of this amazing fundraising event which will help with much needed resources in the NICU wards. So proud of us.

4,719 participants we are ranking #78 on the leader board! Wow what an incredible group of people I have around me. Thanks to you all. XxxxΒ 

If you’d like to make a small donation to help you can do so hereΒ 

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

YESTERDAY DAY 14

Yesterday was dollar match dayΒ 
Donations yesterday came in at a kind and generous $133!!!Β 
Which means $266 was donated to the Running for premature babies cause.

DAY 15

After a day offΒ 
6km doneΒ 
86/100km
14km to go!!!Β 

Donations are sitting at 1600!!!Β 
Wow thank you so much to you all.Β 
What an incredible community of people you all are. XxxxΒ 

If you’d like to be a small part of this beautiful cause you can make a small donation hereΒ 

DAY 13

8km doneΒ 
80/100km
20 to go!!!!Β 
Wowsers.Β 

Warmer today means nice frozen water pouches come in super handy.Β 

Donations are sitting at $1467
I’m blown away from all your kindness and support.Β 

If you’d like to make a small donation to make a big difference you can do so hereΒ 

DAY 12

7km done ?Β 
72/100
28 to go!!!Β 

Donations sitting at $1170
Which I’m so grateful to everyoneΒ 
Thank you.Β 

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I must say, yes my legs are feeling it at this stage. Especially my right calf muscle but I will push on. I have plenty of time up my sleeve to rest and recoup and get the job done.Β 
Each day feels amazing at the finish line. Starting is another story, it’s a mind battle but once you’ve completed your run it’s such an achievement for the day.Β 

If you’d like to make a small donation towards helping NICU babies thieve you can do so hereΒ 
Small things make a huge differenceΒ 
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https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

DAY 11

5km doneΒ 


65/100


35 to go!!!Β 


Donations sitting at $1160

Thanks to everyone for kindly donating and being so generous.Β 


There are 4661 participating in this years running for premmie babies.Β 

11 days in and collectively funds raised so far are at $633,918, goal amount is $1,500,000


Go check out the home page of running for premmie babies to see lotsΒ  of amazing stories and information about this cause.Β 


You can help by making a small donation to my fundraising page here ?? let’s see how far we can go together.


https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido



DAY 10

After 2 days off day 8/9

Back to it with 10km straight up.Β 

Whoo hoo!!!Β 


60/100km


40km to go !!


Donations sitting at $1068


Make a difference send a small donation every little bit counts.Β 

Last year donations brought all new recliner chairs for each room so parents could be comfortable. It also went towards new trollies in each section holding important equipment, not each section had these which is amazing we could make this happen with our donations.Β 


https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido


Running for premature babies


DAY 7

7km done ?Β 

50/100km

Half way mark has arrived today, Whoo hoo!!!

I’m super proud of my body for doing 50km in 7days.Β 


Legs are feeling it today I may have two days rest do some good stretching and head back to it tocomplete the next 50km ???


Your kind and generous Donations are sitting atΒ 

$1018

Small donations make huge impact


https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido


Running for premature babies


DAY 6

DAY 6


7km done ?Β 


43/100kmΒ 


Donations are currently at $1018!!!

I’m so thankful. We made it past $1k whoo hoo


I don’t even think I’d get to the goal amount of $525!Β 


Thank you thank you thank you to everyone’s kindness ???


Collectively the premmie matathon challenge has raised an incredible $530,000 6 days in!

Imagine the impact it will make by the end of November ???

Proudly we have been apart of that figure ???


Link here to make a small donation to help a premmie baby thrive


https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido


Running for premature babies


DAY 5

DAY 5

6km done ?Β 

Donations are currently at $931!!! How amazing, I’m so thankful.Β 

Do you think we could reach $1k???

I don’t even think I’d get to the goal amount of $525!Β 

Thank you thank you thank you to everyone’s kindness ???

Link here to make a small donation to help a premmie baby thrive

DAY 4

DAY 4 Running for premature babies

8km done ?Β 
30/100km

Your kind donations are sitting at $844!Β 
So grateful. ???

I can confirm magpies are definitely still swooping! That was fun lol

Donation link below. Small donations make a huge impact. ???

https://www.runningforprematurebabies.com/fundraisers/daniellenigido

Feel free to copy and paste the link to your page to share around ???

DAY3

Day 3

Running for premmie babies

7km done ?Β 

22/100kmΒ 


I’m absolutely blown away with the donations that have been coming through, 3 days in and we have already past the goal amount of $525 and are currently sitting on $844!!!


Thank you to everyone! What an amazing cause we are helping.Β 


Any amount is appreciated, small amounts add up and can make a huge impact.Β 


DAY 2

8KM done

15/100km

Hot and sticky run, but done it!

Donations at $673 amazing thanks for everyones kindness and support.

DAY 1

7KM doneΒ 

7/100km

beautiful start to the challenge.

100km in November 2025

I have just committed to running 100km in the month of November for premature babies. Any support is so appreciated xxx

This November I’m taking on the Premmie Marathon Challenge

I’ll be clocking up my kms in the Premmie Marathon Challenge to raise funds for life-saving neonatal equipment that will give critically ill and premature babies a better chance of survival.

I'd love your support - if you can, please make a generous tax-deductible donation here.

Thank you for your support.
Your donation will help keep me motivated as I complete my challenge through November, knowing that each km I complete is helping save the lives of sick and premature babies.

Fancy joining me? You can sign up for the Premmie Marathon Challenge too! Simply choose your challenge distance and start clocking your kms for premmie babies.

My achievements

Thank you to my donors

$263.75

Eliana Panopoulos

You are doing an amazing job 🩷 For a great cause πŸ™Œ

$220.20

John Barbara Kaja Perkovic

Niko is so LUCKY to have you in his corner xx

$197.29

J & H Mangion

$197.29

Anonymous

Amazing efforts Danielle πŸ™πŸŒΉ

$106.12

Riley Maitland

Go Dani!! Love your work, keep kicking goals !!

$106.12

Daniel Surcik

Amazing effort..

$106.12

Gary Nigido

$106.12

Anonymous

$106.12

Margy Prevolsek

So Proud of You x

$106.12

Dejan Jelicic

$100

Adam And Toulls

Well done Dani! Keep up your good work πŸ‘Š

$64.67

Jackie Wade

$64.67

Tiffany Juric

You are truly an inspiration so proud of you and how far you have come and to see you living your best life! Love you more then you'll ever know xx

$64.67

Jodie Derich

Love you Dan your amazing πŸ™πŸ™

$64.67

Carla Di Martino

Amazing Danni🀍

$64.67

Shania

Good job so amazing what your doing πŸ’˜

$64.67

Bec T

Well Done Dan! Amazing initiative you’re gonna smash it

$64.67

Dylan Prevolsek

Well done dannie 7km big effort love you from dylan ❀️

$64.67

Elvira Nigido

You’re amazing, such a worthy cause!

$60

Monika M

Your such an inspiration, making a massive difference to so many and Niko is so lucky to have you! Keep going Danielle!

$54.12

Baki & Didi Prevolsek X

Go Dani! You are Amazing!

$54.12

Adelle Langley

GO MUMMA! So proud of you, I love you so much x x x

$54.12

Mandy & Peyton

You're amazing, keep it up superstar!!

$54.12

Leslie Falzon

Proud of you Dani, couldn’t do what you’ve done! So proud x x x

$54.12

Franca Sanfilippo

You are such a great inspiration. Keep achieving your goals ❀️

$54.12

Janelle Langley-dunn

You are INCREDIBLE. You should be so very proud of yourself and what you have achieved x

$54.12

Alexa & Jake

GO DANI !! πŸ’ͺ

$54.12

Peak Naturopathy

You’re doing something so meaningful and powerful. I’m really proud of you and so happy to support this. ❀️

$54.12

Tiffany Juric

Thank you aunty dani love Niko

$54.12

Jessica Nigido

$50

Ruby Mclean

Great Job!

$50

Tommy Prevolsek

Onya Dani ❀️

$50

Alana Botic

Amazing work dani πŸ‘

$50

Mira

$45.65

Lizzy Xx

You’re doing a fantastic job so proud of you xxx

$45.65

Ann Wheelhouse

Hey Dan your amazing. You have a beautiful heart x

$45.65

Fiona Langley

Amazing effort Dani , well done !

$45.65

Anonymous

Well done πŸ‘ From Balta Famiily

$45.65

Elyse

Go Dani, go! Proud to call you family xo

$45.65

Brindusa Hoffmann

You are a superstar my beautiful friend πŸ₯°β€οΈ Great effort so far ❀️

$45.65

Anonymous

😘 😘

$45.65

Jenna Borg

Love watching this journey Dani! ✨ you should be extremely proud x

$33.15

Jenna

You’re doing awesome Danielle! ✨

$33.15

Anne-marie Calvi

$33.15

Georgia Langley

Go Dan You are amazing!!!

$33.15

Elise Gow Designs

Well done legend! So proud of you!

$25

Jade Prevolsek

Keep kicking goals xx love you

$22.58

Peter Nigido

From Ivy and family

$22.58

Abby

Your absolutely amazing Danni

$22.58

Danielle Nigido

$20

Kristy

Well done Danny! Truly inspiration ❀️

$11.65

Pauline

Well sweetheart great cause x

$11.65

Gabi Nigido

let’s go aunty dannniiii πŸ₯°

$10

Brodie-lee Wall

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