In 2006, 11-year-old Gabe ran the Falmouth Road Race in Cape Cod with Toby; he raised money for The Q Trust (founded by Mark Reynolds and part of Muscular Dystrophy UK) in memory of Mark and Adam - thanks to many of you. Seventeen years later I have opted for a shorter, flatter, cooler course around the middle of Oxford - it may still be slow going! And the great team at Muscular Dystrophy UK have agreed to ring-fence whatever I raise for The Q Trust.
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.
23 May
"Hope it went well Ginny! xx"
23 May
£10.00
"Running - very impressed although concerned that you seemed to split the field! "
21 May
£30.00
"Well done Ginny! Sorry this is so late! xx"
19 May
£50.00
"From Mary"
13 May
"Great effort, Ginny!"
30 Apr
"Well done Ginny. "
29 Apr
£100.00
"Good luck, Ginny! xox Jane and Joe"
25 Apr
"Good luck Ginny!! Jane and Nigel x "
25 Apr
£30.00
"We’ll be rooting for you Ginny!"
24 Apr
No message
23 Apr
£50.00
"Go for it Ginny!"
22 Apr
£100.00
No message
22 Apr
£10.00
"Go Ginny "
21 Apr
£20.00
"I remember the Reynolds well how good of you to do this. Love Pam"
20 Apr
"So impressed with love "
20 Apr
"Good luck, darling. Respect!"
20 Apr
£50.00
"Good luck Ginny!! XX"
19 Apr
£100.00
No message
19 Apr
£50.00
No message
19 Apr
"Good effort, great cause, hopefully no blisters. love Vajrasara xx"
19 Apr
£20.00
"Go Ginny!"
19 Apr
"SO impressed, Ginny! Much love. Jane xxx"
19 Apr
"we will be rooting for you,Ginny Simon + ilene x"
18 Apr
£50.00
"Have a great run, Ginny! We’ll be cheering you on"
18 Apr
"Brilliant you, Ginny! My admiration knows no bounds xxx"
18 Apr
"Go Ginny! Much love Charles and Donna"
18 Apr
£100.00
"Happy running! So impressed xxx"
18 Apr
"Well done Ginny! Go Q Trust"
18 Apr
£100.00
"Well done Ginny and best of luck. Dave xx"
18 Apr
£50.00
"Respect! What a great thing to do. All power to your legs!"
18 Apr
"Awesome!"
18 Apr
£20.00
"Go Ginny! Good luck!"
18 Apr
£40.00
I have many fond memories of visits with Mark, Jemima and Adam - great that you are doing this! And maybe we can go on a training ... "I have many fond memories of visits with Mark, Jemima and Adam - great that you are doing this! And maybe we can go on a training run when we come visit you in a couple weeks! (Or more likely I will cheer you on!) Love, Cathy"
18 Apr
"May the wind fill your sales (sic)- and honestly we'll be right behind you!"
18 Apr
"Brilliant! - I'll be there with damp clothes."
18 Apr
£20.00
"Brilliant Ginny, I’ll be right behind you …"
18 Apr
"Well done Ginny - have a great run!"
17 Apr
£10.00
"Well done Ginny!"
17 Apr
"Hope there’s a cake at the end of the run !!… go Ginny! "
17 Apr
£30.00
"Wooohooo! Go gurl!"
17 Apr
£10.00
"So impressed - go G"
17 Apr
£40.00
"Keep right on to the end of the Road. "
29 Mar
£25.00
"Rather you than us"
29 Mar
£100.00
"Go Ginny! Go Q Trust!"