CMT (Charcot-Marie-Tooth) is a hereditary condition that damages the peripheral nerves, which means that muscles become progressively weaker over time, particularly in the hands and feet. CMT UK is a small but national-reaching UK charity; we rely on fundraising donations, on top of our membership fees, to help us to provide essential services to our members and make health professionals more aware of the condition.

This year, charity donations have been affected by the coronavirus pandemic and the cancellation of fundraising events due to lockdown. This has resulted in a shortfall. The #CMTUKAppeal aims to raise £5,000 to help 'plug the gap'.

Can you help us? Please consider donating or fundraising to help us reach our goal. Thank you.

The #7DayActiveChallenge

It is really important for people living with CMT to exercise or keep active (within their own limits), to maintain their muscle mass. We have set up this challenge to help towards keeping active whilst fundraising towards the #CMTUKAppeal. The aim is to complete 7 days of activity or exercise between 1st July - 31st October 2020. For example, you could look to achieve a set number of steps, or take part in particular exercises over the 7 days, such as walking, chair-based exercises, or even yoga!

Are you up for the #7DayActiveChallenge?

This is how you can get involved (as an individual, family or a team):

1. Keep active for 7 days, any time between 1st July 31st October.

2. Activities can include anything from walking, yoga or chair-based exercises. You choose what activity is right for you, based on your own fitness level and ability...

3. We would love to see how you get on! Post your challenge pics on social media using the hashtag #7DayActiveChallenge or #CMTUKAppeal

4. Everyone is welcome to take part. So we can track all the fundraising in one place, click on the orange START FUNDRAISING button to set up your own JustGiving page (linked to this campaign)

5. Then select the 'taking part in an event' option; then select the '7DayActiveChallenge' event. Feel free to edit your page to update your text and image (you may wish to add in your chosen activity over the 7 days). Also, please tick the box in order for us to keep in touch with you (so we can arrange to send you a thank you gift if you have raised £25 or more)

GOOD LUCK and have FUN! We are excited to find out about your fundraising activities!

Other Ways to Help

If you're unable to take part in the #7DayActiveChallenge but would like to help towards the #CMTUKAppeal, here are other suggestions:

1. Make a one-off donation (click on the pink DONATE button above)

2. Create your OWN fundraiser to fundraise for the #CMTUKAppeal (click here to view some ideas). So we can track the #CMTUKAppeal fundraising all in one place, simply click on the orange START FUNDRAISING button to set up your own JustGiving page to support this campaign, then select 'doing your own thing' option, add your event name and click on 'edit your page' to change the wording and image to your own fundraiser details.

How your donation will help:

* £5 can go towards providing a free awareness pack (If you would like to request a free pack, contact us here )

* £10 can go towards providing an essential telephone helpline;

* £25 can go towards supporting our community;

* £50 can go towards raising awareness;

* £75 can go towards providing medical professionals with further information;

* £100 can go towards funding the annual conference.

Thank you

If your donation or fundraising reaches £25 or more, we will send you a a pen or wristband; or if it reaches £100 or more, we will send you a t-shirt as a thank you for helping towards our #CMTUKAppeal*

*Please ensure that you agree for us to keep in touch with you when setting up your Justgiving fundraiser/ donation, so we can get in contact with you (from November) to send out your thank you gift.

THANK YOU for supporting us - it makes a BIG difference to our charity and our members.

Disclaimer:

Please make sure you are physically able to take part in the #7DayActiveChallenge and set your own safe, realistic goal and activity. Please do not feel any pressure to keep active for 7 consecutive days; keeping active for 7 days spread over a longer period is absolutely fine. Please follow the government lockdown and social distancing guidelines. Please check with a suitable medical professional before carrying out exercise.