Welcome for anyone to join in this monthly challenge and help raise money and awareness for this important charity.

CMV, or Cytomegalovirus, is a common virus that can infect people of all ages.  Most healthy adults and children will have no signs or symptoms and no long-term effects.  However, it can be very dangerous to unborn babies.  In fact, congenital CMV is one of the most common causes of birth defects in the UK.   Around 1 in 1000 children will be born with permanent disabilities as a result of CMV.  Despite this, there is very little awareness about this virus.  This can make it stressful and confusing for families coming to terms with a diagnosis and planning how best to support their children.

Mylo Walshe is a local CMV hero. With his parents Ruth and Adam, and big brother Seth, they face challenges in daily living most of us take for granted. Mylo’s story is on the CMV Action website along with other families who live with CMV. 

The CMV Action website has an easy to read information guide - read, be informed and spread the knowledge. 

Instead of the money you would spend on Christmas parties why not join the challenge by sponsoring yourself or us to do the challenge - 100 minutes plank accumulated, and a total of 26.2 miles run or walk throughout the month of December. Earn those Christmas drinks! 

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