Join us and take on the The Great Protein Challenge – May & June 2024!

How #LowPro
Can You Go?

Join the rare group of Australians living with an IEM, and strive to eat under 10 grams of protein to help raise awareness and funds during the Great Protein Challenge in support of people living with rare genetic metabolic (protein) disorders.

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Take part in the Great Protein Challenge! You can play by yourself or sign up a team!

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We are thankful for every donation made, all amounts no matter how small, make a huge difference to our community.

Our 2023 Fundraising Goal

66% funded
We’ve raised $33,050.47 of our total goal of $50,000! Let's keep it up!
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Returning for 2023….The Great Protein Challenge

Our community knows how to rally the troops when we need and now is the time! Spread the word… get your family, friends, boss, co-workers, neighbours, your barista, anyone…..encourage them to get involved and PLEDGE or PLAY during May/June in The Great Protein Challenge 2023! This is our major fundraiser and awareness campaign of the year. Registrations are now open thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au
Who will take on the challenge to see if they can eat under 10g of protein for only one day.
All funds raised go towards programs, resources and research to support all Australians’ living with an IEM to lead a life of full potential.


#howlowprocanyougo #lowpro #thegreatproteinchallenge
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"Really opens up your eyes in a new light, not just doing it for my daughter but walking in her shoes. I`m glad I did it"

A great way to help #makesomenoiseforpku is to PLAY or PLEDGE in the Great Protein Challenge. The Challenge has now been extended into June so there is still time to play. Strive to eat under 10 grams of protein to help raise awareness and funds in support of people living with rare genetic metabolic (protein) disorders, which includes PKU.

You can either:
PLAY - Take part in the Challenge and play by yourself or sign up a team!
PLEDGE - Support who you know participating in the challenge by helping them reach their fundraising goal!

Take on the Challenge TODAY and see how #lowpro can you go! Visit thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au
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For most people the start of winter means enjoying afternoon treats like this! Unfortunately not for those with PKU/IEM 🙁 A small hot chocolate and a scone with jam and cream is more than double the protein allowance of those on a low protein diet!
There is multiple ways to get involved in the Great Protein Challenge to help raise awareness for the individuals living with a protein IEM!
EXTENDED INTO JUNE!
-Sign up to PLAY
-PLEDGE your support
-Contact your local MP to take on the Challenge
-Reach out to the media
https://thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au/
#howlowcanyougo #greatproteinchallenge #lowpro
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A big shout out to all our amazing players and teams taking on the Great Protein Challenge today! We are so grateful for your support and raising awareness for all those living with PKU/IEMS! 😁💪
The Great Protein Challenge is now running into June! It`s not too late to change your PLAY date, or sign up to take on the Challenge yourself! #howlowprocanyougo #thegreatproteinchallenge #lowpro thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au
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Up for the Challenge?

Most people living with a protein IEM can only consume between 1-8grams of protein per day. It is one of the hardest diets in the world! Don’t believe us? Take the challenge and sign up for The Great Protein Challenge TODAY! Pick a date this May and see how #lowpro you can go!

Can’t take the Challenge? You can still show your support by PLEDGING and supporting someone you know reach their fundraising goal.

Visit thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au to sign up to PLAY today!

#greatproteinchallenge #lowpro
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How #lowpro Can You Go?

This May we will once again be running The Great Protein Challenge, a national effort where challengers strive to eat under 10 grams of protein to help raise awareness and funds to support people living with rare genetic metabolic (protein) disorders.

Most people living with a protein IEM can only consume between 1-8 grams of protein per day.

Up for the Challenge? Click PLAY! Take part in the Great Protein Challenge and find out if you can eat less than 10g of protein in day. You can play by yourself or sign up to a team.

Want to show your support? Click PLEDGE! If you know someone great participating in the challenge support them to reach their fundraising goal.
To sign up or find out more information visit thegreatproteinchallenge.com.au
#lowpro #gpc #howlowprocanyougo
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Wondering what romantic #lowpro dessert you can cook for Valentine`s Day? 💗 Look no further than the Avocado Chocolate Mousse. At 2 grams of protein per serve, you`ll finish off your Valentine`s Day right. 🥰 🥑 🍫 🥰

Check out the recipe as well as other low protein options on the Great Protein Challenge website. The link’s in the bio 👆

#lowprochallenge #lowprotein #valentinesday #pku #iem #inbornerrorsofmetabolism
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This glass of 🥛 contains 8g of protein. For most people, it’s a healthy drink - particularly for children - but for those living with a protein IEMs like PKU, this glass of milk contains all the protein able to be safely consumed in one day. Going over a set amount of protein can have serious health consequences.
You can learn more about and support those living with this rare disease by taking The Great Protein Challenge!
Head to the bio for the link to PLAY or PLEDGE - it’s just for 24 hours during February!
#lowprochallenge #lowpro #iems #pku #milk #youvegotthis
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Our friends at @grandwarrandyte have launched a special #lowpro menu in time for The Great Protein Challenge! Head on down for a great meal out - a rare pleasure for those with IEMs and PKU.
Better still, head to the Grand as part of your PLAY day during February and The Great Protein Challenge. Click on the link in the bio for more info on The Challenge. 💪🍽💪
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#lowprochallenge #lowprotein #mdda #pku #iems #support #warrandyte #food
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Just two days to go until the Great Protein Challenge kicks off. Have you decided if you will PLAY or PLEDGE?
Join the rare group of Australians living with PKU and other Inborn Errors of Metabolism (IEMs) and strive to eat under 10 grams of protein in a day. You’ll help raise awareness and funds in support of people living with rare genetic metabolic (protein) disorders.
How #lowpro can you go? Sign up today! #lowprochallenge
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