24-Hour Boxathon takes the fight to a devastating disease

After rowing every hour, on the hour, for 24 hours straight alongside a team of 61 volunteers, and completing the TCS London Marathon in a supported wheelchair space, Alex Gibson and the dedicated team came back with an even tougher challenge: a 24-hour Boxathon that was held on the 3rd of October to raise vital funds and awareness in the fight against Motor Neurone Disease (MND). 

Setting up Challenging MND in 2019, the charity has already raised £2.2 million and supported more than 650 families with grants for adaptive equipment, financial assistance, unforgettable trips and experiences, as well as setting up Family Care Coordinators to coordinate the all-encompassing care for someone living with MND. With the average life expectancy of an MND diagnosis being just 27 months, Alex has already defied the odds. For him, this is more than just another physical test. 

The mental fight can be just as tough as the physical one. By taking on this relentless challenge, people with MND sent a clear message: no one should face this disease alone.

Aston spoke to Emma Robertson, managing director at Challenging MND.