Novuna IT Innovation and Change - Miles for MND
Karen Bishop is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
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From 5th to 11th September, we will be joining our Novuna colleagues and friends in the Miles for MND challenge in support of our CTO, Andrew Herbert who has recently been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND). We will be showing our support by undertaking to cycle, swim, row, walk, jog, skip, dog walk and horse ride (amongst other activities) to contribute to the overarching target of 20,051 miles.
The money we raise will be matched by Novuna and donated to the MND Association who fund research, improve care, and provide support.
MND is a rare condition that can affect anyone at any age but is more common in the over 50s. It affects the nerves (motor neurones) which means movement is affected, along with a range of other symptoms including slurred speech & difficulty swallowing.
In true Andrew style, he will not be beaten and is committed to raising awareness about MND and to help others. Miles for MND was born out of his love of outdoor activities and his commitment to cycling to work.
Within Novuna IT Innovation and Change we will be undertaking a range of challenges, both individually and as a team. Some examples are:
- Team walk and talk
- Team static bike takeover day
- Group Cycle Rides - North vs South (we get very competitive!)
- Running
- Swimming - both in the Leeds dock and in a pool on holiday (tough for some!)
- Rowing
- The mammoth 140 mile Coast to Coast cycle
- Cycling - static bikes in the office, home static bikes and out on the open road
- Dog walking (or in some cases, people-walking)
- Yoga
