Challenge yourself

Our Swim 6km challenge is returning in May! Take on the challenge of swimming 6km to help fight motor neurone disease (MND). Your efforts will raise essential funds to provide care and support for families affected by MND and to fund life-changing research aimed at finding a cure.

Join our #TeamMND Facebook group, set up your fundraiser, and we'll send you a #TeamMND tshirt along with a swim cap to get you started!

Join the challenge today

Claim Your Exclusive Items!

As you conquer this amazing challenge, you'll unlock exclusive rewards to honor your achievement and fundraising efforts. Each stroke you swim is a step towards supporting those affected by motor neurone disease.

Join the challenge to claim your FREE #TeamMND tshirt and swim cap.

Raise £150 to be able to claim a special 6km in May medal.

Raise £350 to be able to claim a #TeamMND swim towel. (while stocks last)

Challenge Countdown

Frequently Asked Questions

Before registering

How do I register using Facebook?

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To join the challenge with Facebook and create your Facebook fundraiser, join our Swim 6km in May Facebook Group.

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

I don't think I can complete swim 6km in May, can I adapt the challenge?

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Absolutely, we are happy for you to adapt the challenge to suit you.

How do I know what size tshirt to order?

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Please check out our size guide below before choosing your size. You'll also find it linked on the registration form.

Size	Chest (inches)
S	35/37
M	38/40
L	41/43
XL	44/46
XXL	47/49
3XL	50/57

Unfortunately, we cannot send out a new top should yours not fit due to the extra costs incured. But you can purchase one from our shop if needed.

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 May 2025 and runs until Saturday 31 May 2025. We recommend participants join as soon as possible, but you'll be able to join the challenge anytime, even after it starts.

After registering

How can I share my challenge progress and encourage donations?

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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!

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.

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

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Yes, although they can’t donate to your Facebook fundraiser, they can donate to the personal fundraising page we set up for you. This 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.

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.

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

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Sure! If you don't have Facebook or 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.

I haven't received my #TeamMND swimming cap yet.

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We'll aim to send all packs 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.

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 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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