Run 31| MND Association

Challenge yourself

We're challenging you to run 31 miles across the month of January 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 winter tech 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

Before registering

How do I register?

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To join the challenge with Facebook and create your Facebook fundraiser, join our Run 31 miles in January Facebook Group.

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

I don't think I can complete 31 miles, can i adapt the challenge?

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We understand 31 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 31 to be an inclusive event. feel free to adapt the challenge to meet your needs.

How do I know what size techincal 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.

Unfortunately, we cannot send out a new top should yours not fit due to the extra costs incured.

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 Wednesday 1 Janaury 2025 and runs until Friday 31 January 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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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.

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'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 winter technical tshirt yet.

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We'll aim to send all 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.

My winter technical tshirt doesn't fit, could i request a new one?

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I’m really sorry to hear your t-shirt doesn't fit. We encourage participants to check the size guide linked on the form before requesting a t-shirt, because unfortunately we are unable to send replacements due to postage costs. However, you are welcome to purchase a new technical t-shirt from our online shop.
Thank you so much for your support and understanding.

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!

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.

I’m having trouble logging my miles.

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If you are registered for the challenge you can log your miles from 1^st January in messenger. If you are having trouble logging your miles in January please contact the team via messenger here and they will be able to help!

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