My gorgeous nephew has this tragic condition, so it's a very personal challenge and honor to be able to do something to help. The amount I have to raise is daunting, so please donate any amount, in any currency. My training starts now and I have 2 months to raise this amount and get fit for the 300km non stop ( except for the 4 hour ferry across the English Channel) London to Paris.

Rowan's Raisers supports Duchenne UK, a charity that has one clear aim: to end Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

DMD is a devastating muscle-wasting disease. It is the most common and severe form of muscular dystrophy. Diagnosed in childhood, it mainly affects boys.

Started by families affected by the disease, Duchenne UK is the leading DMD charity in the UK: connecting the best researchers with industry, the NHS and families to advance and accelerate every stage of drug development.