I've set myself a goal of running a 10km this year, and since it's my 40th year and the 40th year of this event, it seemed a fitting place to start! More than that, though, a precious family we know are affected by MD and I am very happy to be raising some money towards the important work of this charity. Please give what you can to help me reach my target.
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."
On Sunday 8 May 2022, 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.
09 May
£20.00
"Well done Ruth "
08 May
£10.00
"Well done, dearest Ruth & your band of running buddies. Such a worthy cause! Xx"
08 May
"Very proud of you both x"
08 May
£40.00
"The message would’ve been “double or stick if you break an hour”. As it is, congratuwelldone. Smashing effort. Dx"
12 Apr
£30.00
"Go Ruthie!"
03 Apr
No message
12 Mar
£10.00
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12 Mar
£20.00
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