Starting on Saturday 29 October, 450 people will continuously pedal 17 spin bikes for a consecutive 27 hours to help raise funds for Motor Neurone Disease (MND) research.
The fundraising event known as Sister Love 27-Hour Spin is now in its third year and is part of FightMND’s national 27 Challenge (27 September to 27 November) campaign that sees people across Australia setting physical activity challenges that incorporate the number 27 while raising funds for MND research.
This year the Sister Love 27-Hour Spin event will take place at the Glenelg Surf Life Saving Club on the Glenelg Foreshore in SA.
17 teams made up of 27 people will cycle continuously on spin bikes from 1pm on Saturday 29 October through to 4pm on Sunday 30 October.
The event hopes to raise more than $100,000 for MND research this year. Last year, they raised $93,000.
Sister Love 27-Hour Spin was started by Bronwyn Watt who lost her sister to MND in June 2022.
“My sister Jenny was diagnosed with MND in April 2020, and I wanted to do something to raise money to help find a cure,” Ms Watt said.
“While a cure didn’t come in time for my sister, we need to keep raising funds for MND research so that people living with MND have hope.”
FightMND CEO Dr Fiona McIntosh recognises the commitment of Ms Watt and everyone taking part and supporting Sister Love 27-Hour Spin to help fight against MND.
“It is only through the support of our passionate community fundraisers like Bronwyn that we can make a meaningful impact in the fight against the beast that is MND,” Dr McIntosh said.
“All funds raised through Sister Love 27 Hour Spin will be invested in cutting-edge research to find effective treatments and a cure for MND as well as care initiatives to improve the lives of people living with MND.
“Every dollar counts in the fight against the beast [MND] – so if you can, please show your support for Sister Love 27 Hour Spin or set your own 27 Challenge today.”
To donate and support the event, please visit: hub.fightmnd.org.au/27-challenge-2022/sister-love-27-hour-spin-fightmnd
To learn more about how your pharmacy can get involved in the FightMND 27 Challenge, visit: 27challenge.fightmnd.org.au.
