Thank you for taking the time to visit our page ☺️ here's a bit of background on why we are taking on this challenge.

On 9th May 2026, I’ll (Rox) be taking on a 10K walk/ roll in Manchester — and I say “taking on” because it’s definitely going to be a full team effort!

I’ll be joined by my husband Andy, my mum Joanne, my sister-in-law Dawn and my niece Amelia as we raise money for a charity that means so much to me.

I was diagnosed with Relapsing Remitting Multiple Sclerosis in 2009. Over the years I’ve had several tough relapses that have left me with lasting disabilities, reduced mobility, fatigue, brain fog — and a whole list of other symptoms that most people don’t see. Including awful side effects from medications. I’ve now moved into the Secondary Progressive stage of MS, which means things can gradually worsen over time. That said, I’m staying hopeful that my new treatment will help slow things down, once it's finished kindly blessing me with extra added side effects!

MS affects me every single day. Fatigue isn’t just “feeling tired” — it can feel like my body has completely run out of battery without warning. Simple things like getting dressed, making a cup of tea, or leaving the house can take careful planning and all the energy I have. Standing for too long or walking more than a short distance isn’t possible now, which is why I use a wheelchair for longer distances.

There’s also the brain fog, the aches and pains, the stiffness, the muscle spasms, the dizziness, the vertigo, the balance issues, and the unpredictability of not knowing how I’m going to feel from one day to the next. MS has changed my life in ways I never expected — but it hasn’t taken away my sense of humour or my determination to not let MS rule my life.

I’m so lucky to have the most amazing support team I could ever ask for. Andy and my mum are my absolute rocks — there for me every single day, no matter what life (or MS) throws at us. Mum doubles as my housemaid and Andy is my personal chef! (And the rest!). They see it all and somehow keep me going, and I honestly don’t know what I’d do without them.

That’s why this 10K means so much. I’ll be doing most of it in my wheelchair, being pushed by my "carers" as i like to call them! — though I’m hoping to get up and walk little bits along the way if I can. It might not be far, but I promise I’ll give it everything I’ve got.

We’re fundraising to help find better treatments, fund vital research, and hopefully one day find a cure for this cruel disease. I wouldn’t wish MS on anyone, and if sharing my story and doing this challenge helps even one person in the future, it will be worth it.

If you’re able to donate, we would be so grateful — every amount, big or small, truly makes a difference. And if you can’t donate, sharing my story to raise awareness means just as much.

Thank you so much for supporting us🧡