West Yorkshire Branch MND Association

Jeffrey Long's Mission 5000

Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
£1,227
raised of £5,000 target
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Mission 5000 Jeffrey Long MBE , 1 September 2022
5000 people are living with MND in the UK, take part and help us clock up 5000 miles. Take part and cover as many miles as you can, by walking, running, cycling, swimming, scooting, even knitting!

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Parachute Regiment veteran Jeffrey Long MBE, 90, has raised more than £300,000 for different charities through a number of walking challenges including a 650 mile walk from London to Switzerland, a 127 mile along the Leeds Liverpool Canal and a 96 mile walk for the Queen’s 96th birthday and Platinum Jubilee.

This September Jeffrey is taking on Mission 5000 and helping the MND Association cover 5000 miles, that's a mile for every person affected by MND in the UK. Jeffrey has been inspired by the stories of local sportsmen Stephen Darby and Rob Burrow who have bravely shared their experiences of life with MND. Jeffrey now hopes he can use his local walking celebrity status and do his best for the MND Association.

Jeffrey is finding life tough at present, normally he averages 15 miles a day when walking, but due to injuries only averaged 4 miles on his recent 96 and 190 mile charity walks. He’s TOUGH and is determined to get some miles in for MND.

Jeffrey's fundraising will be split 50:50 between the West Yorkshire Branch of the MND Association to support local people with by MND, their families and carers with the other half going towards MND research to help find a cure for this cruel disease.



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About the campaign

5000 people are living with MND in the UK, take part and help us clock up 5000 miles. Take part and cover as many miles as you can, by walking, running, cycling, swimming, scooting, even knitting!

About the charity

The MND Association focuses on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. If you or a loved one need practical or emotional support, call our Connect Helpline on 0808 802 6262, Mon to Fri between 9am and 4pm.

Donation summary

Total raised
£1,226.38
+ £46.25 Gift Aid
Online donations
£214.00
Offline donations
£1,012.38

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