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IMPORTANT UPDATE ......

The current Covid19 environment continues to present us with challenges beyond anyone’s control - which is why the decision to reschedule WORLDS TOUGHEST MUDDER (24 hour event) - as a mass gathering - to 2021 has now been confirmed by Tough Mudder. So, instead there is now a virtual version scheduled for 7 November - still 24hours of endurance running and obstacles but, directed virtually and verified by online streaming by my team pit crew (my daughters); after each 5 mile lap my times will be tracked and uploaded to the Tough Mudder portal, then we will be directed to take on the designated obstacle to fulfilling the requirements of each lap.  Recorded photographic or videoed proof of completion will be necessary in order to qualify for successful completion of the event.

The donations and support I have gratefully received to date will now be honoured by my participation in this virtual event.  

Once again, thank you.

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Multiple Sclerosis has officially joined our family and many changes and challenges have already arrived and many more I'm sure await us.   Our daughters are also very enthusiastic about fundraising for the MS Society and will hopefully join in supporting me on some of the more regular Tough Mudder and Tougher Mudder events during the next  2021 Season.   Tough Mudder is basically a mud run with obstacles that forms a unique team-work based experience.

I am often asked why I participate in something that at first glance appears to be anything but fun?  I dont really think too often about 'why' but, rather 'when's the next one' or, 'I can't wait for next season'. For me,  its all about individuals sharing values and helping each other to realise these values in a larger group.  It must be said, I don't like being cold, I don't particularly like being wet and I certainly don't like being dirty!  However, Tough Mudder has taught me that these moments of perceived discomfort are actually very liberating.... and that's it!!

We as a family believe that fundraising is an effective means of contributing to raising awareness and making a difference to people who are living with Multiple Sclerosis.  And why not have some fun at the same time however crazy this idea of fun may seem?!

Ok, so to the focus event for my fundraising:  Europe's Toughest Mudder is an extreme endurance obstacle event with a full 12 hours of teamwork, stamina, and mental strength from 8pm Saturday to 8am Sunday.  The objective is to complete as many 5 mile laps as one can, whilst being tested by 20 of the most incredible obstacles ever seen!  Europe's Toughest Mudder is guaranteed to push one past one's comfort zones and beyond anything experienced before.  I have been involved in Tough Mudder events for some time and this particular change in personal circumstances has given me good cause to set my bar higher and at the same time, raise some money to run an MRI scanner for a few hours, for example.

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Thank you very much again for your time.