Thank you for taking the time to visit my  (and my friend Tom's) JustGiving page.

Tom and I have decided to do 3 challenges in 3 months (ish) for a charity extremely close to my heart; the Motor Neurone Disease Association:- 

~ The Silence Speaks Challenge (June 28) - (communicating only via handwritten notes for 24 hours to appreciate only one of many of the daily challenges that MND sufferers face on a daily basis - that of losing the power of speech);

~ The York 10K (August 2) - simply because Tom double booked for the Leeds Half Marathon and this will be good preparation for the final feat; and

~ The Yorkshire Three Peaks (September 5) - a tough and enduring 12 hour or less challenge comprising 26 miles of beautiful Yorkshire mountaineering.  This was one of those challenges that I asked my Mam to remind me that I never wanted to do again (thanks Mam!).

We have decided to complete these three challenges not only to raise awareness but to recognise the courage and inspiration of two of the most important women in my life; my Nanna Jean who lost her battle with this disease in 2009 and my Auntie Sue who has been bravely fighting this disease since 2012.  

MND is degenerative and takes away all of life's things we take for granted (the ability to speak, eat, walk and move).  If Tom and I can even make a small difference through your donations; it really will help sufferers and their families cope with the effects of living with this disease.

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity. So it’s the most efficient way to donate – saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

Thank you so much for your donations (and support) in advance.  

Love Michelle and Tom x