Support us this July as we take on a challenge like no other!!
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TOTAL LIFTED SO FAR
TOTAL LIFTED SO FAR
249,464kg
YES...YES WE ARE!!
YES...YES WE ARE!!
ABOUT THE CHALLENGE
We are a group of friends across a range of ages and abilities who every day challenge our bodies in the gym in a variety of ways. We recognise that it is our privilege to be able to do this and want to make our muscles matter.
From 1st to 31st July this year 12 of us will be attempting to lift the equivalent weight of a fully laden Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - that’s 420 metric tons.
By fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK, we can help fund world-class research into effective treatments, and life changing support for the 110,000 people in the UK living with a muscle-wasting condition.
Please help us to make a difference. All donations and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
From 1st to 31st July this year 12 of us will be attempting to lift the equivalent weight of a fully laden Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - that’s 420 metric tons.
By fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK, we can help fund world-class research into effective treatments, and life changing support for the 110,000 people in the UK living with a muscle-wasting condition.
Please help us to make a difference. All donations and support are greatly appreciated. Thank you!
ABOUT THE CAUSE
MD UK - "TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER"
MD UK - "TOGETHER WE ARE STRONGER"
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to beat muscle-wasting conditions. Living with a muscle wasting and weakening condition can be exhausting, stressful and lonely. With endless medical appointments, physiotherapy, treatments and respiratory support. That’s why, for over 60 years, they've been building our community. Bringing you together with friends and family, scientists and supporters, staff and volunteers, healthcare professionals and partners.
Their groundbreaking research and life-changing support is nothing short of incredible!
Their groundbreaking research and life-changing support is nothing short of incredible!
ORGANISERS
OUR TEAM
OUR TEAM
Meet The Team behind the Jumbo Jet Challenge
Meet The Team behind the Jumbo Jet Challenge
MR COLIN MORGAN
MR COLIN MORGAN
Chief Organiser
Here’s Colin, the driving force behind this mission. He does a lot of fundraising, but this one really takes some beating!
As well as being the mastermind behind the idea, he’s coordinating a team of weightlifters, media, and other helpers!
Not all heroes wear a cape, that’s all we’re saying!
As well as being the mastermind behind the idea, he’s coordinating a team of weightlifters, media, and other helpers!
Not all heroes wear a cape, that’s all we’re saying!
MR CONNAL KELLEHER
MR CONNAL KELLEHER
Regional Director of Muscular Dystrophy UK
Connal Kelleher is an experienced professional with a diverse background in media production, community engagement, and music education. Currently serving as one of the incredible driving forces of Muscular Dystrophy UK as Regional Development Manager. Connal has also held the position of Executive Producer at Scopelock Visual, managing negotiations and logistics for action and sports media productions since January 2019.
THE FLOW PERFORMANCE & WELLNESS TEAM
THE FLOW PERFORMANCE & WELLNESS TEAM
Gym & Wellness Centre On Mersea Island
FLOW (For Love Of Wellness) was born to cater to those who want to live their best lives - those wanting to not just look their best, but FEEL their best. Local to the Mersea Island Community for 15 years, we strive to empower our members' fitness and wellness journeys by combining the luxury of a private, coaching-only gym with the expertise of the best coaches around and industry-leading approaches – where science meets wellness.
AND THE INCREDIBLE MEMBERS TAKING PART IN THE CHALLENGE!
AND THE INCREDIBLE MEMBERS TAKING PART IN THE CHALLENGE!
Together, these amazing people will be attempting to lift the equivalent weight of a fully laden Boeing 747 Jumbo Jet - that’s 420 metric tons.
JACOBS STORY
WORDS BY JACOB'S MUM - LYDIA
WORDS BY JACOB'S MUM - LYDIA
Muscle matters: Jacob’s Story and the Fight Against Muscular Dystrophy
This July, a group of determined individuals will come together for a powerful cause: to lift the equivalent weight of a jumbo jet, nearly 420,000kg!! (420T!!) through a weight lifting challenge. But this isn’t just about strength and endurance, it’s about something far more important. It’s about shining a light on muscular dystrophy and supporting those, like my son Jacob, who face its challenges every day.
Jacob is living with muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic conditions that cause muscles to weaken over time. There is currently no cure. For families like ours, each day brings new tests of resilience, but also new reasons to fight, raise awareness, to fund research, and to push for treatments that can change lives.
Jacob is an inspiration. Despite the physical difficulties he faces, he remains determined, joyful, and full of life. He’s joining this challenge not just to raise funds, but to stand proudly among those working for a better future. A future where a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy comes with hope, not fear.
We are incredibly grateful to every single person taking part in this challenge. Your strength is more than physical, it’s symbolic of the strength our community shows in the face of this condition. Your weight lifts are more than reps, they are steps toward a cure.
Every weight that’s lifted, every donation, every share of this story helps us get closer to that goal. Thank you for standing with Jacob and everyone affected by muscular dystrophy.
Let’s lift together for awareness, for hope, and for change.
This July, a group of determined individuals will come together for a powerful cause: to lift the equivalent weight of a jumbo jet, nearly 420,000kg!! (420T!!) through a weight lifting challenge. But this isn’t just about strength and endurance, it’s about something far more important. It’s about shining a light on muscular dystrophy and supporting those, like my son Jacob, who face its challenges every day.
Jacob is living with muscular dystrophy, a group of genetic conditions that cause muscles to weaken over time. There is currently no cure. For families like ours, each day brings new tests of resilience, but also new reasons to fight, raise awareness, to fund research, and to push for treatments that can change lives.
Jacob is an inspiration. Despite the physical difficulties he faces, he remains determined, joyful, and full of life. He’s joining this challenge not just to raise funds, but to stand proudly among those working for a better future. A future where a diagnosis of muscular dystrophy comes with hope, not fear.
We are incredibly grateful to every single person taking part in this challenge. Your strength is more than physical, it’s symbolic of the strength our community shows in the face of this condition. Your weight lifts are more than reps, they are steps toward a cure.
Every weight that’s lifted, every donation, every share of this story helps us get closer to that goal. Thank you for standing with Jacob and everyone affected by muscular dystrophy.
Let’s lift together for awareness, for hope, and for change.
HELP US CHANGE LIVES.
HELP US CHANGE LIVES.
Your donation could mean the world to someone in need. Whatever you can give, whatever you can spare, please support our worthy cause today.