Muscular Dystrophy UK

Where there's a Will there's a way- Longest Steepest Highest Quadrathlon

On 30th and 31st August 2019 a team will swim, kayak, ride, and run through the Lake District to raise money for Muscular Dystrophy UK
£39,791
raised of £10,000 target
by 1826 supporters
RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland)

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Story

In June 2014, Will Taylor was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a severe muscle wasting condition for which there is no treatment or cure. Will is now 9 years old, and the condition is impacting on his mobility and his life.

In a bid to help in finding an effective treatment for Will, his Mum and Dad, Sue and Sam, have set up this unique Challenge - the Longest Steepest Highest Quadrathlon.

Participants will Swim 1 mile and then Kayak 12 miles in Windermere; the longest Lake in England. Immediately afterwards they will cycle from Waterhead to Wasdale Head, riding over Wrynose Pass and then Hardnott Pass; the Steepest Road in England with a gradient up to 33%.

After an overnight stay, the team will finish by running or walking from Wasdale Head to Great Langdale over Scafell Pike; the Highest Mountain in England at 978 metres.

Please support the team that is taking on this incredible challenge and donate if you can. All of the money that is raised will fund research into treatments for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through the Muscular Dystrophy UK Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.

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About the charity

Muscular Dystrophy UK

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RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland)
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

Donation summary

Total raised
£39,790.40
+ £4,498.35 Gift Aid
Online donations
£34,577.47
Offline donations
£1,000.00
Direct donations
£3,575.00
Donations via fundraisers
£35,215.40

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