Fundraising
We share updates on some of the amazing people helping raise money for MVA Society
Rachel’s fundraiser
In September, Rachael (George’s mum) swam a mile in the Serpentine race on behalf of the MVA Society. She came an amazing ~250th out of 6,000 swimmers!
Tanner Pharma Group charity golf day
On Friday 4th September, Tanner Pharma Group held their annual charity golf day – and this year the MVA Society was the lucky beneficiary. It was a fantastic event with around 120 golfers and non-golfers taking part at Redbourn Golf Club. The day raised a staggering £55k from donations, an auction, and a raffle.
A huge thank you to Steve Scalia, President, Tanner Pharma Group for his support, kindness, and generosity, to Helen Austen for organising the day and Andy Wheatcroft for being an amazing trick shot maestro (again!).
It’s milestone days like this that go a long way to supporting the invaluable research work that goes into finding a treatment for one of the worlds rarest, and most complex conditions.
Hadrian’s Wall & Italian Comino Walks
In July, a teacher from the school that George attends – who happens to share the same birth date (he’s a little older!) – took on two challenges to raise a few thousand pounds for pioneering research. The first was Hadrian’s Wall in May, and the second was a 100km walk along the Italian Comino trail into Rome.
Camino Challenge
In May, two great friends of JB and the Bracey Family walked the 750km Camino Way in a record breaking 21 days. Doug and Riddick, put themselves through the mill with 21 days of insane distance walking (around 40mk/day). Doug became notorious for forgetting his walking poles, and fortunately Riddick was very sympathetic to his pals needs. Amazing effort. 2027?
Bristol Half Marathon
In May, the amazing team from Rx Source did a great job in supporting the MVA Society in the Bristol Half Marathon. Great work guys – much appreciated.