As a paediatrician specialising in neurology, I have had the privilege of getting to know many young people and their families with muscular dystrophies - devastating conditions that cause weakness, muscle wasting, and normally cut their lives far too short.
These kids inspire me on a daily basis - they have such hope and positivity in the face of real adversity.
MDUK do so much to improve their quality of life - from things like support at school and daily activities, to funding research into game-changing drugs of the future. They even funded my research post, for which I will always be so grateful.
Anyone who knows me knows that I am very much not a runner, but I am really keen to take part in this event, and any donations would be gratefully received! Thanks :)
This fundraising page benefits the following good cause:
"Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions. Muscle-wasting conditions are very rare, affecting just over one in every 1,000 people. As a result, some health professionals may never come across anyone with a muscle-wasting condition and may not know much about them. But we do. Since 1959, we’ve been supporting families living with muscle-wasting conditions. We provide vital information, advice, resources and support for people with these conditions, their families and the professionals who work with them."
Taking place on Sunday 11 May 2025, Oxford Town and Gown is the oldest run in the series. It started in 1982 by local runners as a fun run to raise funds for muscular dystrophy and still to this day all profits from the race go to Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK).
Our unique route is the only closed-road City Centre 10k in Oxford with a glorious stretch along the River Cherwell and finish in the University Parks. In 2019, the run was awarded Best 10k in South East England by the Running Awards.
11 May
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11 May
£20.00
"Good luck Jacob!!!"
07 May
£10.00
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02 Apr
£25.00
"Go Jake!"
24 Mar
£25.00
"Runner bean"
24 Mar
£10.00
"Good luck Jake! "
24 Mar
£20.00
"Good luck with this important run, Jake. We'll be thinking about you. Love from Kay and Mike "
24 Mar
£30.00
"Good Luck, Jake! Go gently!!"
23 Mar
£50.00
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23 Mar
£25.00
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23 Mar
£25.00
"Good luck sir!"
23 Mar
£50.00
"Best of luck!"
23 Mar
£40.00
"Good luck "
23 Mar
£10.00
"Good luck Jake! Happy running!"