Muscular Dystrophy is a particularly cruel genetic disorder that cut short my brother's life.
James was both an inspiration and a cheeky swine. I consider myself very fortunate to have spent 20 years with him.
I'm not a natural runner and have been working up to this event for a long time (physically and emotionally). I know it would make him proud, even if he would probably have teased me about my rubbish speed!
It would mean a great deal to me if you could spare a few pennies.
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 14 May 2023, 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.
18 May
£10.00
"Well done, great running! Joyce, Kev, Jamie and Dan"
15 May
"Great stuff Madeline!"
15 May
No message
14 May
"Well done Madeline"
14 May
£20.00
"Best foot forward Madeline from Karen's Mum & Dad"
13 May
£50.00
"You're an inspiration! Good luch tomorrow, hope it all goes well. Nash"
13 May
£20.00
"Well done Mads and have a good run tomorrow - see you there! Karen xx"
13 May
"Good luck "
12 May
£10.00
"Good luck Madeline. You'll be awesome! "
12 May
£10.00
"Good luck, Madeline! Enjoy - the atmosphere is amazing and it's for a great cause."
11 May
"Go go go! "
11 May
£10.00
"All the best, you're a star for taking this on! Run like the wind, run!!!"
10 May
£10.00
"Can't not support any running endeavour can I!?"
09 May
"Running is for mugs but good on you for doing this :)"
09 May
£10.00
"Good luck on Sunday. It's a fun event and not that difficult (I have done it quite a few times in the past)"
09 May
£10.00
"Thanks for sharing such a worthy event. Wishing you all the best on your run! My very best, Kim"
09 May
"Go for it Madeline!!! Tiff :-)"
02 May
No message
02 May
"Fantastic Mads, a lovely tribute and cause. I saw you broke your 10k barrier on Strava recently so it's all downhill from here."
30 Apr
"Good luck Mads! You are an inspiration. Love Christian, Sally, Isobel and Duncan xxx"
23 Apr
£50.00
"You’ve got this! I am very proud of you. Xxx"
22 Apr
£30.00
No message
26 Mar
£10.00
"You are a super star ⭐️ "
25 Mar
£10.00
"Go Mads!! We'll be there on the day! Marta and Stuart xx"
25 Mar
"Best of luck. Alexandra xxx "
25 Mar
"Go, Madeline, go!"
20 Mar
You're inspirational too...must run in the family! all the best with this, we all have such good memories of James and our family ... "You're inspirational too...must run in the family! all the best with this, we all have such good memories of James and our family holidays together xxx"
18 Mar
"Best of luck Madeline. From James, Nicky and Toby "
16 Mar
£10.00
"Well done! "
16 Mar
£20.00
"Really proud of you xx"
15 Mar
£5.00
"You’re amazing and I’m sure your bro would be proud xx"
15 Mar
£30.00
No message
15 Mar
£10.00
"As always Mads - you'll rock this!"
15 Mar
£50.00
Cheeky indeed, we all miss him, and the impact a disease like this has on the whole family cannot be described. Well done Mads. J... "Cheeky indeed, we all miss him, and the impact a disease like this has on the whole family cannot be described. Well done Mads. Jo xxxx"
15 Mar
£20.00
"Go Madeline! Enjoy the run!! You’ll smash it. "
14 Mar
£10.00
"Good Luck and enjoy. "
14 Mar
"Well done Madeline. In memory of James x"
14 Mar
"You’ll be amazing! Just like James. Xxx"
14 Mar
£5.00
"Well done Mads, you can do it xx"
14 Mar
£20.00
"Great Cause, enjoy the occasion "
14 Mar
£30.00
"Great cause and good for you. Have fun and enjoy - such a lovely tribute ☺️"
14 Mar
£10.00
"Go Mads!! Very proud of you on many levels xx Kate"