Mums from three Muscular Dystrophy UK Family Funds are among a group of people taking on the 160ft abseil down Sheffield Hallam University’s Owen Building.
Laura (Together for Rhys), Jemma (Olly’s Fund), and Alexandra (Euan’s Gift) all have sons with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and raise money for the Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund and for specialist neuromuscular care advisors.
Jemma, from Doncaster, says;"I am doing the Owen Building abseil for my son Olly who is 5 years old. I want to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and raise funds for Olly's future and for research to hopefully one day find a cure!
I do not know if I am scared of heights or not but I will certainly find out on the day when I'm stood at the top of the building waiting to step over! However, nothing will stop me, I am doing this for my son and that's enough for me”.
Alex, from Leeds, says; “Euan is my 9 year old middle son who despite having DMD has an incredible zest for life. Euan would love to abseil but due to how weak his muscles are he can’t so I’m doing in for him. By doing the abseil I will also be raising awareness of the horrible condition that is DMD and funds for MDUK who work tirelessly to support families like ours”.
The Mums join 20 other brave fundraisers taking part in the challenge on Sunday 13 May.