Run 60 | MND Association

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Our Run 60 miles in August challenge is back for 2024! We are challenging you to run 60 miles across the month in the fight against MND. The money you raise will help provide care and support for families affected by MND and fund vital research to bring us closer to finding a cure.

Join our #TeamMND Facebook group, set up your fundraiser, and we'll send you a #TeamMND technical running tshirt to get you started! And if you raise over £150, you can claim your very own challenge medal!

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I register using Facebook?

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To join the challenge with Facebook and create your Facebook fundraiser, join our Run 60 miles in August Facebook Group.

How do I register without Facebook?

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If you don't have Facebook that's not a problem. You can register for your techincal tshirt here, and then will be taken to set up a JustGiving page.

I don't think I can complete 60 miles, can i adapt the challenge?

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We understand 60 miles in a month is a big commitment for some, but we are happy for you to adapt the challenge to suit you- this could be walking, reducing the distance or extending the challenge.

I am a wheelchair user, can I take part?

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Yes of course. We want Run 60 to be an inclusive event. feel free to adapt the challenge to meet your needs.

Do I have to pay?

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The challenge is free to take part in. We hope people will take part and raise money to support families affected by MND.

When is the registration deadline?

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The challenge starts on Thursday 1 August 2024 and runs until Wednesday 31 August 2024. We recommend participants join as soon as possible, but you'll be able to join the challenge anytime, even after it starts.

How can I share my challenge progress?

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Join us in messenger here, where you can access your activity logger which you can screenshot and share with friends and family.
Share videos, pictures, and posts to your Facebook or personal fundraising page and on your social media pages. For friends and family who aren't on Facebook, be sure to email and WhatsApp too!

Do Facebook charge a fee?

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Like many other fundraising platforms, Facebook do charge a small fee to use their service which allows fundraising challenges like this to be easily created and shared to support the fight against MND. Meta charge a 1.4% + GBP 0.30 processing fee. All donations are greatly appreciated and will go directly to MND Association.

Some of my friends don't have Facebook. Can they donate?

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Unfortunately you need to have a Facebook account to donate to a Facebook page. But you can ask people to donate to your personal fundraiser instead, which will show all of your donations in one place. If you’re not sure where to find it email us or contact us in messenger.

Can I use JustGiving or a sponsor form instead of a Facebook fundraising page?

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Sure! If you'd prefer to use another platform or good old fashioned sponsor forms, that's absolutely fine. You can download a sponsor form or set up a JustGiving page.

Can the money I raise go towards a Tribute Fund or Fightback Fund?

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Yes, if you'd like the money you raise to be recorded in a loved ones tribute or fightback fund that's not a problem. Email fundraising@mndassociation.org with your details, the name of the Fund and a link to your fundraising page and the team will organise that for you.

Some of my friends are saying they can't donate to my Facebook page?

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Like everything, Facebook sometimes has some glitches. If anyone is struggling to donate, ask them to try using a different device (e.g. another phone, laptop, tablet or desktop). This usually works! However if they are still having issues, you can share your personal fundraiser with them which can be accessed without Facebook. You can find it by contacting us on messenger.

I haven't received my technical running tshirt yet.

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We'll aim to send all running tshirts within 10 days of registration. Please be patient with us as we're a small team. If you haven't received yours within 14 days please email fundraising@mndassociation.org.

How much money do I have to raise?

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There is no minimum sponsorship target to take part in the challenge. Every penny counts. The more money you can raise, the more support we can provide for people living with MND today. Find out more about how the money you raise makes a difference.

If you raise over £150, you can claim your special #TeamMND medal!

How could I get more people to donate to my challenge?

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We'll be sharing lots of tips and advice in the Facebook Group, so join if you haven't already. There are also resources available on our Fundraising Zone to help you raise more awareness and sponsorship for your challenge. Our biggest top tip is to keep friends and family updated with your challenge progress by regularly updating your fundraising page.

Where does my sponsorship money go?

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All of the money donated on your Facebook fundraiser, personal fundraising page or JustGiving page will come straight to the MND Association which means you don't have to worry about transferring any money or handling any cash. Once we receive the funds we turn it into care and support for families affected by MND and fund vital research to better understand MND, develop treatments and one day find a cure.

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