A Sheffield Hallam University researcher is set to undertake a marathon-length stair climb to raise money for charity later this month.
Sport and exercise science researcher Alex Bugg will walk the five flights of stairs at the university’s Advanced Wellbeing Research Centre (AWRC) 227 times – covering 26.2 miles, the length of a marathon, in the process.
He is raising money for the Motor Neuron Disease Association, after his colleague Andrew Tipple was diagnosed with MND.
Alex said: “Having seen the resilience and determination of our friend and colleague Andrew Tipple following a challenging period, resulting in a diagnosis of MND, it seemed only right to try and do my part to add to his fantastic fundraising efforts.
“Anyone that has visited the AWRC and climbed the staircase will be aware of that feeling of breathlessness after a few flights. I hope this challenge inspires people to donate to a great charity, who provide life changing support and research into better treatment.”
Alex will take on the challenge on 24th July and hopes to complete it within eleven hours.
On 1st July, the fundraiser has already exceeded the fundraising goal of £1000.
MND is a neurological disease which affects one in 300 people in the UK during their lifetimes. The work of MND Association promotes research and helps to improve care for people with the condition.
If you wish to donate to the fundraiser, you can do so here.
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