Cyclists pedal for a cause: Bike the UK for MS raises awareness and funds for those affected by multiple sclerosis
London, 15 February, 2024 – Bike the UK for MS, a non-profit organization, recently completed their #move4ms challenge, which aimed to raise awareness and funds for the 130,000 people living with multiple sclerosis (MS) in the UK. The challenge, which ran for 31 days, saw participants move a total of 125,323km, falling just short of their target but still completing the equivalent of three laps around the world.
The challenge saw 355 cyclists, runners, walkers, and swimmers logging their movements throughout the month of January to show their support for the charity. Bike the UK for MS, which has been organizing cycling challenges for 10 years, aims to raise funds for charities such as the MS Society and its local support groups across the UK.
MS is a chronic condition that affects the brain and spinal cord, with a wide range of symptoms that can vary from person to person. While there is no known cure, there are treatments available to manage the condition and its symptoms.
With 130,000 people living with MS in the UK, it can be difficult to visualize the impact of this condition. However, the #move4ms challenge, which covered three times around the world, still fell short of completing one kilometre for each person affected by MS in the UK. To put it into perspective, this number is equivalent to filling Wembley Stadium one and a half times. This is why charities like Bike the UK for MS rely on the support of the community to continue raising funds and awareness to help those living with MS.
For those interested in joining Bike the UK for MS’s upcoming trips in summer 2024, more information can be found on their website: https://www.biketheukforms.org/our-routes/. Additionally, the organization has announced their next challenge during MS Awareness Week from 22nd to 28th April, so stay tuned for updates!
For more information and to show your support, please visit https://www.biketheukforms.org/.
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