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    You May Not See Your Wings—But They’re There

    There’s a quote I heard not long ago that has settled deep into my heart: “Butterflies can’t see their wings. They can’t see how truly beautiful they are, but everyone else…

    May 30, 2025
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    Running Against the Clock, But Learning to Slow Down

    Time. It’s something we all have, yet none of us knows exactly how much of it we get. Because I was given a life expectancy of five years old, I’ve often…

    April 10, 2025
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    Caught in a Catch-22: A Decision That Changed My Life

    The Loneliness of a Life-Changing Decision Have you ever been surrounded by a million people but still felt so alone? It’s a question I’ve been pondering a lot lately. On September…

    February 13, 2025
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    How Do You Plan for a Future When You Aren’t Given One?

    Hi, I’m Kerry Walsh, and if there’s one motto I’ve embraced with every fiber of my being, it’s this: I’m here for a good time, not a long time. But before…

    January 31, 2025
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    2024: A Year of Lessons, Growth, and Gratitude

    As I sit down to reflect on 2024, I can’t help but smile at the thought that every year feels like a roller coaster. It seems I write that every December!…

    December 5, 2024
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    The Invisible Value of a Wheelchair: Independence, Identity, and Life

    Most people don’t give much thought to what a wheelchair truly means for someone who relies on one. It’s easy to see it as a tool, a piece of equipment, or…

    November 7, 2024
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Resilience isn’t about avoiding the storm — it Resilience isn’t about avoiding the storm — it’s about learning to dance in the rain.

Building resilience takes time, effort, and heart. It’s about showing up for yourself, even when things get tough. Whether you’re navigating a challenge, chasing a dream, or just trying to make it through the day — you can bounce back, stronger than before.

Swipe through for five simple but powerful ways to build your resilience. You’ve got this! 💚

#championingchange #kmotivationsa #resilience #mentalstrength #growthmindset #motivation #youvegotthis #disabilityawareness #wellbeing
🦋 NEW BLOG POST 🦋 “Butterflies can’t se 🦋 NEW BLOG POST 🦋

“Butterflies can’t see their wings… but everyone else can.”

So often, we can’t see the very things that make us beautiful, strong, or inspiring. We focus on our flaws, forget our resilience, and downplay our worth. But just like the butterfly, that doesn’t mean our wings—our light—aren’t there.

In my latest blog for KmotivationSA, I’m sharing something deeply personal about the journey to recognising your own value, especially on the hard days. Because you are more beautiful than you know—even when you don’t feel it.

💻 Read it here: https://www.kerrywalshtrust.co.za/you-are-more-beautiful-than-you-know/
💙 Let it be your reminder today.

#YouAreMoreBeautifulThanYouKnow
#KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange #DisabilityAwareness #Gratitude #MotivationMonday #SMAWarrior #SelfWorth #MentalHealthMatters #ButterflyEffect
World Clubfoot Day Today, we honour strength, cou World Clubfoot Day

Today, we honour strength, courage, and the power of never giving up. It’s World Clubfoot Day, and I’m so proud of my incredible nephew who continues to kick butt — literally and figuratively — every single day.

Born with clubfoot, he’s faced challenge after challenge — from wearing corrective casts and braces to taking his first determined steps — and he’s done it all with bravery, resilience, and a spirit that inspires everyone around him.

Clubfoot affects about 1 in every 1,000 babies globally, but with early intervention and proper care, these incredible kids can go on to live full, active, and joy-filled lives.

This page is here to celebrate every person fighting a battle, big or small — and to always celebrate the wins, no matter how they come. Whether it’s a first step, a brave choice, or simply getting through a tough day — it all matters.

To my strong, unstoppable nephew: you are proof that resilience lives in even the smallest feet. I’ll always be cheering you on.

#WorldClubfootDay #ProudAunt #KickinItWithStrength #FightingAndWinning #ChampioningChange #KMotivationSA
Just because your journey looks different doesn’ Just because your journey looks different doesn’t mean your dreams are any less valid—or any less possible.

Whether you take big strides, small steps, or roll forward at your own pace, what truly matters is the fire inside you. Dreams don’t care how you move—they care that you keep going.

Your pace is powerful.
Your path is worthy.
Your dreams? They’re limitless.

So as this new week begins, don’t be afraid to dream boldly, chase fiercely, and believe deeply. You’ve got this!

#MondayMotivation #ChampioningChange #KmotivationSA #DreamBig #DisabilityAwareness #KeepMovingForward #PurposeDrivenLife
✨ Today is Slipper Day! ✨ In support of the i ✨ Today is Slipper Day! ✨

In support of the incredible @reach_for_a_dream 

Today, I’m wearing my slippers with pride—not just for comfort, but for courage, hope, and dreams.

Slipper Day is a reminder that even in the toughest times, magic still exists. As a child living with a life-threatening illness, I was one of the lucky ones. Reach For A Dream gave me something so powerful—a moment where my dream came true. A moment that gave me strength, joy, and the courage to keep going.

I’ll forever be grateful to be a survivor and to be living proof that dreams can lift us up in our darkest hours.

So today, I walk (or roll!) in slippers to honor the brave children still fighting, and to say: keep dreaming. Your dreams matter. 💫

Please support Reach For A Dream—buy a sticker, wear your slippers, and help turn dreams into reality.

#SlipperDay2025 #ReachForADream #DreamBig #ChampioningChange #KmotivationSA
Have you grabbed your copy of Finding My Feet yet? Have you grabbed your copy of Finding My Feet yet? 

It’s more than just a book — it’s a rollercoaster ride of bravery, belly laughs, and bold truths. 

From navigating life with a rare disease to embracing every challenge with fierce determination, Finding My Feet is my love letter to anyone who’s ever felt like they didn’t quite “fit the mould.” Spoiler alert: you don’t have to. You just have to find your own feet… even if they roll instead of walk. 

💬 Readers have called it “powerful,” “raw,” and “refreshingly real.” It’s for warriors, dreamers, doers, and YOU!

📖 Ready to be inspired, laugh out loud, and maybe even shed a tear or two?

Let’s turn the pages of possibility together.

👉 Grab your copy today and tag me when you do – I’d LOVE to see where you’re reading it from!

#FindingMyFeet #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange #DisabilityAwareness #MotivationMonday #ReadWithPurpose #LiveBravely
Slip into something comfy for a great cause! Slipp Slip into something comfy for a great cause! Slipper Day is happening on Friday, 30 May 2025, and at KmotivationSA, we’re stepping up in support of children fighting life-threatening illnesses.

This year’s theme is: Do it for the Dreamers. Let’s help the @reach_for_a_dream Foundation turn courage into hope and dreams into reality — one slipper at a time.

🩵 Here’s how you can help:
✅ Buy your R20 Slipper Day sticker at:
	•	@wimpy_sa 
	•	@picknpay 
	•	@dischem_pharmacies 
	•	@krispykreme_za 
	•	Or online at www.reachforadream.org.za

✅ Rock your slippers at school, work, or wherever you go on Friday, 30 May
✅ Share your slipper snaps using #SlipperDay2025 and #DoItForTheDreamers

Let’s stand together, in slippers, for the dreamers. 💛
Every sticker makes a difference. Every slipper tells a story of hope.

#ReachForADream #SlipperDay #DoItForTheDreamers #SlipperDay2025 #KmotivationSA #ChampioningChange #MakingDreamsComeTrue #HopeStartsWithUs
🌍 Africa Day | 25 May 🇿🇦 Today, we celeb 🌍 Africa Day | 25 May 🇿🇦

Today, we celebrate the rich tapestry of cultures, resilience, and unity that makes Africa truly extraordinary. As a proud South African, I am reminded of the strength, diversity, and spirit of ubuntu that flows through our continent.

At KmotivationSA, our mission is deeply rooted in South African soil — empowering, uplifting, and championing change for persons with disabilities. We believe in an Africa where opportunity, inclusion, and accessibility are not just ideals, but realities for everyone.

This Africa Day, we honour our heritage by continuing to build a country where every disabled individual is seen, supported, and given the tools to thrive.

Together, let’s create a South Africa that celebrates difference as strength and embraces every voice in our story.

#AfricaDay #ProudlySouthAfrican #ChampioningChange #DisabilityInclusion #AccessibleSouthAfrica #KmotivationSA
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