Paras Maalde

Paras' Mission 5000 in memory of my Mum

Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
£5,020
raised of £5,000 target
Mission 5000 for my mum, 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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I am raising funds to support the work of the MND Association, a UK based charity that raises funds to advance research to make Motor Neurone Disease reversible. There are about 5,000 people in the UK living with MND. I am aiming to raise £5,000 for MNDA.

Earlier this year, I joined Mission 5000, a challenge to help cover 5000 miles over the entire month of September. My personal target was to swim, e-cycle (on my Peloton bike) or walk a total of 250 miles. I successfully completed the challenge, with support from my wife, family, friends and work colleagues. My Mum passed away a few weeks after I completed my challenge and she knew that I was involved in supporting the MNDA. 

I am doing this in honour of my Mum, who battled so bravely against MND for two years. There is no cure for MND, so we need to support enhanced research efforts to better understand the disease and arrive at effective drugs that can help to significantly retard progression of the disease, and ultimately reverse this chronic condition. That will allow patients better chances  of survival. 

Your donation will help to ensure no one faces MND alone. I want to use my Mum's legacy to continue supporting the fight against MND.

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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
£5,020.00
+ £273.50 Gift Aid
Online donations
£3,020.00
Offline donations
£2,000.00

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