Taking the opportunity to run the most scenic 10k in town and raise some money for an excellent cause and savage my lungs in the process. Muscular Dystrophy affects 70,000 people in the UK, causing muscle wasting and weakening. Due to the comparatively low prevalence, some healthcare professionals never treat anyone with such a condition, meaning funding is essential to push forward development of treatment in the field. Personally, I've never been a big running fan and it's worth donating just to see the purple leopard-print shorts.
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.
14 May
£5.00
"Well done!! x"
14 May
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"Well done Jessie, very proud of you."
14 May
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"So proud of you always Jessie Smith xx"
10 May
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"Well done Jessie! "
09 May
"You’ve got this Jess. Those purple leopard "
08 May
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08 May
£10.00
"Go Jessie Go!"
08 May
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"Good luck!! "
08 May
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"You go girl!!!!"
08 May
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"Go for it Jessie, we are proud of you! Love from Jess and Sam "
08 May
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"Good luck Jessie! You're going to smash it "
08 May
£5.00
"Go well"
08 May
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