On 20th June 2026, for Myasthenia Awareness Month, I will be undertaking a challenge I'm calling Carry Your Cross.

I will walk 1 kilometre for every £100 raised (capped at 5km), carrying 100kg on my back to replicate, as closely as possible, the journey made by Jesus Christ as He carried the cross to His crucifixion.

Historically, the crossbeam (patibulum) that Christ carried is widely believed to have weighed between 75–100kg. The distance from the site of His trial to Golgotha is estimated to have been around 600 metres to 1 kilometre. This challenge reflects both the weight and the distance as accurately as possible — not as a spectacle, but as a physical reminder of the suffering, endurance, and sacrifice of that journey.

But this challenge is about more than physical strain.

I am doing this to raise money for myaware, a UK charity dedicated to supporting people living with myasthenia and funding vital research.

Myasthenia (most commonly myasthenia gravis) is a rare, chronic autoimmune condition that affects the communication between nerves and muscles. It causes muscle weakness that can severely impact everyday life — affecting speech, swallowing, facial expression, mobility, and even breathing. Simple tasks many of us take for granted can become exhausting or dangerous for those living with the condition.

Myaware provides support networks, advocacy, education, and funds research to improve treatment and quality of life for people affected by myasthenia.

In June — Myasthenia Awareness Month — I will carry 100kg for 1km as a symbol of both Christ’s burden and the unseen weight carried daily by those living with this condition.

If you’re able to donate, share, or support in any way, it would mean a great deal.

Let’s Carry the Cross — and help carry the burden together.