By Lauren Sedgley
On March 5, Town and Gown staged their first 10k fundraiser run in Leicester.
Town and Gown are an organisation that helps raise awareness of Muscular Dystrophy, a condition in where muscles can weaken and waste away over time, later leading to increased disability.
The event took place at in the centre of Leicester with the route including locations such as Victoria Park and University of Leicester campus.
Over 300 people signed up for the event and on the day 274 people took part in the run and braved the rain that went on for most of the day.
Runners pose with their medals following the event
Krishan Solanki, challenge events manager for Town and Gown, said: “The event was a success, but hard to compare with the other two events, which are more established and attract thousands of runners.
“For the first year we hoped to get 300 runners which we did, so on that basis it was a success.”
So far from the Leicester run they have raised £9,200, with this number set to increase over the next month with the aim to reach £10,000.
Town and Gown already stage 10k fundraisers in Oxford and Cambridge that are a huge success in raising money for muscular dystrophy.
With the success of the Leicester fundraiser, Town and Gown hope to stage another fundraiser next year around the same time.
The charity aims to fund world-class research that finds treatments and cures.
They also provide support for individuals and families that are affected by muscular dystrophy and also raising awareness of the condition.
The next 10k fundraiser will be held in Oxford on May 14 with registration open to people wanting to participate.
To find out more about the charity and their work visit http://www.townandgown10k.com.
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