An avid fundraiser from Sproatley is set to take on his toughest challenge to date in support of the MND Association.
On Friday, February 20, Liam Foster, 35, is aiming to cycle the distance between Hull KR’s Sewell Group Craven Park Stadium and the Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, which will host this year’s Rugby League Magic Weekend.
The 130-mile challenge is expected to take him about 10 hours.
Liam’s continued efforts for the MND Association are inspired by his friend, Craig Eskrett, who is living with the life-limiting condition.
His previous fundraisers have all held a link with the current Super League champions, Hull Kingston Rovers, of whom Craig is a renowned superfan.
Liam’s previous endurance challenge was a 100-lap marathon of the team’s stadium, which was supported by the treble-winning rugby league side, with players, staff and supporters joining him on the way.
Because of the unpredictability of weather conditions at this time of year, Liam has opted to take on this challenge virtually from his local gym, David Lloyd in Hull.
Liam said: “The club has always been a great supporter of my fundraising challenges for Craig and the MND Association, so I’m excited to be back here for this one. There’ll be the opportunity for gym members to join me throughout the day. This will help break up the duration of the challenge but will also allow for me to share my fundraising story and the importance of supporting families living with MND.”
Craig, of east Hull, said: “The response has been overwhelming and I’m incredibly honoured by the support shown in raising awareness and vital funds for the research and studies.
“My family and I just want to say a massive thank you. It helps us to stay positive and motivated, raising awareness in the hope of finding a cure. We can’t thank the community enough and it’s something we really appreciate.”
The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those living with or affected by MND.
MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. It attacks the nerves that control movement and eventually leaves people unable to move, communicate or breathe. It kills a third of people within a year of diagnosis and half within two years. There is currently no cure.
Liam’s challenge is due to start at 7.30am on Friday, February 20. His progress will be shared throughout the day on David Lloyd Clubs’ social media and on Liam’s JustGiving page. To find out more about Liam’s fundraiser and to donate, visit justgiving.com/page/hull-to-liverpool.