5k a day in May for Dystonia UK

You are probably thinking, what on earth is Dystonia?! In a nutshell it is a neurological movement disorder that presents itself as uncontrollable muscle spasms triggered by incorrect signals from the brain, which are often painful. It is usually a lifelong condition, currently with no cure, minimal treatment and quite often an unknown cause. This is why it is so important to raise money to help fund important research.

We have chosen this charity as our Mum, Susie, is currently living with neck (cervical) dystonia. Some days the pain and discomfort is more manageable than others, but there is never really any complete relief from the disorder. It can be a lonely place when others don’t understand what Dystonia is and the implications it has on everyday life, but by spreading awareness and raising vital funds, hopefully this can change.

We have set ourselves the goal of walking or running at least 5k every day in May, which also happens to be National Walking Month! Although we both love spending time outside and exploring new places, some days after work we just want to snuggle up in front of the TV with a cuppa. The month of May will be all about getting out for a walk regardless of how we are feeling or what the weather is doing. Hopefully our four legged friends, Blaze and Margo, will also be up for the challenge.

We will of course keep you updated on our progress on the JV social channels with some pictures as well as more information about our chosen charity.

In the meantime, if you would like to find out a bit more about Dystonia UK or make a donation you can do so here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/jv-communications

Sunny wishes,

Jo & Vic