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The Lily Fight Night, 27th April 2023

It’s back, and tickets are on sale now! Come along to the electric atmosphere of the Clapham Grand and roar our budding amateur boxers on as they take to the ring to give mitochondrial disease (and maybe each other!) a knockout punch. This is always a night to remember, with an incredible atmosphere: the lights, the cheering, the commentary, and all the fights taking place on a full-sized ring with a professional ref.

And don’t be surprised if you spot some famous faces on the night – previous guests include Carl Froch and George Groves. All proceeds from the night go towards supporting families affected by mito and funding research to find a cure.

Our rookie boxers have been training hard for weeks now ahead of the big night, so come along and give them the support they deserve. But don't hang about – this knockout night always sells out!

The Great North Run, 10th September 2023

Now’s your chance to secure a place in the biggest, most iconic half-marathon on the planet. Challenge yourself to run the 13.1 miles from Newcastle to South Shields, with thousands of noisy supporters lining the route. Competition to secure a place in the Great North Run is always incredibly high, but we have guaranteed places still available for this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so sign up now to be part of something really special.

Royal Parks Half Marathon, 8th October 2023

Feel like royalty as you run this stunning half marathon through four of London's Royal parks – Hyde Park, The Green Park, St James’s Park and Kensington Gardens – and along closed roads past some of the city's most famous landmarks. We have guaranteed places for this event, and will have cheering squads to keep you going on the day, so why not join our team and make a real difference to those affected by mito.

Make some noise to make a difference!

If you're not lacing up your trainers but would still like to get involved in one of our fundraising events, we're looking for volunteers to join our cheer squads for the London Landmarks half marathon on 2nd April 2023, and the London Marathon on 23rd April 2023. You don't need any experience or special skills – just bags of enthusiasm and, ideally, a loud voice! If you'd like to be part of the action and help out a really great cause, please email [email protected].

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