From September 1 to 27, push your limits, raise vital funds and join FightMND in the fight against motor neurone disease (MND).
What is Challenge 27
Think you’ve got what it takes to Challenge 27? From 1 to 27 September, challenge yourself, raise funds and team up with FightMND in the battle against the Beast that is MND.
Why 27? Because 27 months is the average life expectancy for someone diagnosed with MND. Challenge 27 is not just about challenging your fitness goals. It’s about challenging the Beast and continuing the fight towards a world free from MND. That’s why every minute, kilometre and movement counts!
The best part? You’re not doing it alone. Our Challenge Mentors are here to cheer you on and help you reach your challenge goals. So, find your Mentor, join a team and help raise funds to support MND research and Care projects.
Ready, set, challenge! Sign up today and let’s get moving for a world free from MND.
Meet your Challenge Mentors
No matter how you decide to Challenge 27, your Challenge Mentor is here to help guide you toward your goal. They’ll keep you motivated for every minute, movement or kilometre.
27 minutes
Richmond legend, three-time premiership champ, and busy dad. Jack Riewoldt knows exactly what it’s like to juggle a packed schedule. If you’re short on time but ready to move, join Jack’s team and commit to just 27 minutes of activity a day. It’s a simple, powerful way to make movement part of your life. You’ve got this!
27 movements
Looking to push your limits and try something new? Join award-winning personal trainer and powerhouse MND advocate Leanne Sklavenitis and the 27 Movements team. Embrace a challenge that’s as diverse and dynamic as you are. This team will inspire you to move in fresh ways and discover your strength every day.
27 kilometres
Looking to set your sights on a BIG goal and push yourself in new ways? Join Channel 7 Brisbane evening news anchor and half-marathon runner Katrina Blowers as she takes on 27 kilometres. Whether you run, ride, swim, or wheel, this team will inspire you to move with purpose and chase your goals.
Ready to get started?
What are you waiting for? Pick your challenge, choose your Challenge Mentor and make every movement count.
Ready to Challenge 27? Sign up and let’s get moving this September.
How you make a difference
For more than 10 years, FightMND has worked to invest in world-class research and drug trials to find effective treatments and, one day, a cure for MND. We also work to invest in research and projects to support Australia’s MND community.
Thanks to your support, FightMND is now one of the world’s leading funders of MND research. Some of the work we’ve been able to invest in includes:
- The development of national clinical care guidelines for MND.
- Research into toxic protein clumps form in motor neurones and how they contribute to the progression of MND.
- Research that uses MRIs to identify MND signatures.
- Programs helping families navigate the heartache of MND.
Progress like this doesn’t happen without people like you. This September, take on Challenge 27 and help fuel the next discovery, the next support program, the next step toward a cure.
Contact us
It takes people to fight the Beast known as MND. And we love to hear from you. Whether you’re looking to get involved, have questions or want to learn more, our team is here to help.