On 21st June a team of 20 social hikers and friends are taking part in the 10 in 10 challenge – a challenge to hike 10 peaks in 10 hours in the Lake District to raise money for MS Society.
Multiple Sclerosis is an important cause for me and Social Hiking. The concept and first version of Social Hiking was created so I could share a hike of Offa’s Dyke I did (with Alex – @winkysmileyface) to raise money for MS Society after a close family member was diagnosed with MS. Subsequently, after symptoms started immediately after the walk, I was diagnosed with the condition.
Team Social Hiking includes myself (@DaylightGambler), Rich (@FlintyRich), Gina (@CumbrianBlondie), Dave (@Kendalskintcake), Rik (@richardhubbuck), Andy (@mixedupmessedup), Paul (@prb43), Sian (@MrsSianB), Kate (@divescidiva), Adrian (@turbostream)m, Gary (@Northlakesuk), Matthew (@hillplodder), Paul (@paulgbuck), Shaun (@shaunbades), Tim (@ukjeeper), Nick (@nickhood4), Cath (@wellycath), Karen, Dean (@dean_read) and Rose (@RucksackRose). Unfortunately I have had to pull out on health reasons and will be supporting from the sidelines.
Please support the team by donating at http://www.justgiving.com/socialhiking4ms and help MS Society beat this condition and provide vital support to those affected by the condition.
What is MS?
MS is an autoimmune disorder which affects the central nervous system, caused by the immune system attacking the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibres. MS is unpredictable, and symptoms vary from person to person, but can include problems with balance, fatigue, numbness, visual problems and muscle stiffness or spasms, and in some cases can lead to severe and permanent disability. MS can be a difficult lengthy process to diagnose, but it is the most common disabling neurological condition affecting young adults – around 100,000 people in the UK have the condition. It is complex and unpredictable – there is no cure, and treatments that are available are effective in only certain cases for some of the time.
About the MS Society
The MS Society is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to beating multiple sclerosis; investing in world class MS research to find the cause and cure for this devastating neurological condition and providing vital support, information and services to those affected. With your help we can beat MS.
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