A Northampton man, whose nephew has epilepsy, is taking part in the Helly Hansen Adventure Challenge to raise funds for Epilepsy Action, the UK’s largest member-led epilepsy charity.
Russell Dickerson, 39, will be joined by five of his colleagues in taking on the challenge through Grizedale Forest in the Lake District on Sunday 21 March. The challenge will include a 25 kilometre mountain-bike ride, a 1.5 kilometre kayaking and 10 kilometre run.
Russell said: “My nephew has epilepsy - when it first manifested itself, it was very frightening for the family. It is not a well known or publicised condition yet epilepsy can be very debilitating. The support received from Epilepsy Action really made a difference.
“I’m really looking forward to trying something different and having some fun with my work colleagues, as well as raising money for Epilepsy Action of course!”
Russell and his team hope to raise over £2,000 to help support the 456,000 people living with epilepsy in the UK. To show your support for Russell’s team and Epilepsy Action, please visit www.justgiving.com/cumbrian-commotion and donate online. The money raised by Russell and his team will help fund the vital advice and information services provided by Epilepsy Action.
Epilepsy Action has a huge variety of fundraising events suitable for all ages and abilities. The events can be a fun and exciting challenge with the added bonus of making a difference to the lives of people with epilepsy. To find out more visit www.epilepsy.org.uk/involved
Epilepsy Action celebrates its sixtieth anniversary this year. The charity directly helps more than 688,000 people every year through a range of services. These include its advice and information service, branch network, Epilepsy Helpline freephone 0808 800 5050 and award-winning website, www.epilepsy.org.uk