Chris Parry

London Landmarks 

Half Marathon

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Chris's Story 

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"I am doing this to pay back and help to raise the profile of an excellent regional charity that has helped those close to me over the last decade.

 

The MS therapy centre is amazing. They work outside of the NHS and are a charity focused on positive interventions for those dealing with the challenges that MS brings in day to day life. 

 

Small amounts of money go a long way to provide specific treatments that make a real difference to people."​

 

To support Chris in his fundraising​

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Tristan's 100 Push-Ups a Day every day in 2024

Our Trustee, Tristan Courtney, undertook a daily challenge on 1 January 2024, to do 100 push-ups EVERY DAY for the whole year!

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He carried these out no matter where he was, and his pet dog enjoyed getting involved (the pet cat wasn't too interested though!).

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Tristan says: "36,600 press ups in 2024...! I am so pleased to have managed to double my initial fundraising target. Thank you to everyone who donated, it's hugely appreciated by myself & the charity. I can guarantee that It will be put to good use.

Press ups became part of my day, and although there was some tougher days, overall I must say I enjoyed it! My wrists and chest will be pleased for the break, however."

 

Tristan raised over £2,000 for the Centre, and after a short rest, is now embarking on his next challenge for the MS Centre - the London Marathon! ​​​​​​

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Ben & Tom Run for MS

London Landmarks Half Marathon

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Ben & Tom's  Story

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"We’re lacing up our trainers and hitting the streets of London for the Landmarks Half Marathon!

 

We’re running to raise money for the South West MS Centre, whose work makes a huge difference to people living with MS every day.

 

Your support will push us through every mile."

 

Thank you!

 

To support Ben and Tom in their fundraising​​

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English Channel Swim Success Raises over £12,000

Exeter-based fitness coach, Nye Levett, has succeeded in his biggest challenge to date: to swim the English Channel.  More people have climbed Mount Everest than those who have swum the Channel, and Nye can now add this to his list of achievements so far.  

This is a particularly significant victory, as Nye was diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis (MS) five years ago when he was just 30, after a health scare on holiday where he couldn’t talk for days.  Being a personal fitness instructor, Nye discovered that evidence-based research has proven that exercise and physiotherapy are some of the best ways to manage MS and slow down the development of symptoms.  He knew that his job would help him to maintain an ideal level of fitness and wanted to show to others with MS that it doesn’t necessarily have to be a barrier to doing what you want.  His aim was to “help bring hope to others with MS and other neuro-degenerative diseases, and show that incredible things can still be accomplished.”
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Russ and Trist

London Landmarks Half Marathon

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Russ & Trist's  Story

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"I don’t like running. My knees hurt, it’s sweaty and tiring, and frankly I’d much rather be sitting down. All of which makes it even more reason for me to take on the challenge of the London Landmarks Half Marathon in aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Centre.

 

I’m speaking purely on my own behalf here (Russ). My brother Trist, on the other hand, is a fantastic runner and has already completed the London Marathon this year in support of the MS Therapy Centre. As Chair of the Trustees, Trist sees first-hand just how important and life-changing the centre’s work is."

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To support Russ and Trist in their fundraising

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The Exeter's Efforts in Stomp-tober adds to Nye's funds

Local Insurance company, The Exeter, were so inspired by Nye when he gave a talk about health and wellness, that they got a team together to carry out 150,000 steps a day for the month of October in 2024, to represent the 150,000 people in the UK with MS.

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Their great efforts raised just under £1,000 which included match-funding by their employer - thank you to the team at The Exeter for your support!​​

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