Recently we decided to take part in this year’s Junior
Wolf Run to show our support for our friend who has been diagnosed with FND
(Functional Neurological Disorder). FND is a complex condition that isn’t fully
understood but causes various physical symptoms such as limb weakness, sensory
impairments and non- epileptic seizures. It is more common in adolescents and
is linked with anxiety, levels of which have unfortunately increased due to the
pandemic. Whilst there is no immediate cure for FND, people who are affected
can work with various health professionals to help retrain the brain. Over time
and with the right support, symptoms can resolve and many can make full
recoveries. However, access to these services are limited, therefore we have
chosen to raise money and awareness for FND Hope, a charity that provides
support to those suffering with the condition.

As a group we understand that this is a very
frightening disorder, which is immensely challenging to live with and overcome
and we wanted to undertake an activity which would push us in the same way and
demonstrate with the right support, we can face anything and overcome it. We
wanted to reflect this in our “pack” name which is the Fear Nothing Dudes!

We hope you feel able to support this cause and would
like to thank you for any donations you are able to make.

From the Fear Nothing Dudes: Sophie Howard, Abbey
Paterson, Izzy Stevens, Issie Khan, Evie Meeson, Jess Turner, Robert Pantling,
Charlotte Wright, Ferran Redza, Jack Hewson and Harry Whiston.

Written by Issie and Ferran.