Running and raising funds in memory of a family friend who taught me a lot of what I know about what it it's like to live with Muscular Dystrophy - the challenges it brings, the resilience it requires, and the need for good support for the people facing it and the family and friends around them. Thanks for contributing to a worthy cause! Every little amount helps :)
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
"Such an amazing cause! Go Sam and grace :)"
14 May
£10.00
"What a great cause and lovely to run in Nathan’s memory. Well done on the race!"
13 May
£40.00
"In loving memory of Nathan, Tegan, their families, and everyone affected by MD. "
12 May
£20.00
"In honour of Nathan and tegan"
03 May
"Go Sam! A great cause! It means a lot to me and the family that you're doing this in memory of Nathan "
25 Apr
£20.00
"Go Sam! Great cause to be supporting. "