The London Bantams are aiming to raise £5,000 for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation by running, cycling, or walking at least 100km in May 2020 (hence 100k in May!). 

Our targets are:

• Simon: 150km walking
• Mike: 150km walking
• Tom: 250km cycling and walking
• Jonny: 100km running
• Eddie: 100km running
• Ted: 150km walking

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a neurological condition which affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord.

MND affects a person's arms and legs, resulting in the inability to do basic things like wash, feed, and dress.

It affects your ability to swallow, which leads to the need for a feeding tube.

It compromises your voice, which means communicating is difficult. 

Breathing muscles are also affected, which leaves you relying on a ventilator to breathe.

All these symptoms occur whilst your mind is unaffected.

The average life expectancy is just 2-5 years from the onset of symptoms, with 1/3 of people diagnosed dying within 2 years.

There is no known cause of MND, and there’s no cure or effective treatment.

It's always fatal.

There is a serious lack of awareness and, more importantly, funding.

The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation aims to raise awareness of the disease whilst fundraising to support those affected, and fund much-needed research.

There is a lot of research going on, and the signs are promising for treatments in the future.

Anything that you can donate to help us achieve our fundraising target would be truly appreciated!