100 Miles in March 2025

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Start date: 1 Mar 2025

End date: 31 Mar 2025

This March, join an amazing community of people taking on the 100 Miles in March challenge for The Lily Foundation.

100 Miles in March is a fundraising challenge where you’ll commit to walk, run, scoot, wheel or cycle 100 miles during the month of March.

All you need to do is:

• 1) Register for free and download your 100 Miles in March record sheet.
• 2) Set up your fundraising page. Every supporter who raises £50 will receive a Lily medal at the end of the challenge.
• 3) Plan to walk, run, scoot, wheel or cycle as many times as you like during the month of March to reach your 100-mile target. This could be as simple as taking your dog for a walk or leaving the car behind when going to the local shop/park/post office. Enjoy the fresh air and know that you'll be making a difference for everyone affected by mitochondrial disease!

Every other day in the UK, a baby is born who may develop serious mitochondrial disease. 

Mitochondrial disease, or ‘mito’, is a rare, complex and difficult-to-diagnose genetic disorder that affects people in very different ways. It can affect any organ at any age, and often occurs in babies and young children. There is currently no cure, but we’re working hard to change that, and are the largest charitable funder of mitochondrial research in Europe.

Mitochondrial dysfunction has been identified as a key factor in other more common diseases including dementia, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy and cancer. The research we fund and support not only holds promise for individuals with mitochondrial disorders, but has the potential to benefit millions of others too.

That’s why, despite being a little-known disease, mitochondrial disease could be the key to some of the most important medical breakthroughs of our time.

All funds raised will support people with mito by helping to fund life-changing research and vital support services as well as raising awareness. By coming together, we’re helping to improve the lives of everyone affected by mito. Thank you for joining us!