About
The story behind Front Up
Following his MND diagnosis, Lewis Moody's response has been to do everything in his power to help find a cure. Because the cure needs more than hope. The cure needs you to front up.
The challengeWalk the coast.Fund MND research.
On 12 June 2027, thousands will take to the coastline to bring us closer to a cure for MND. Be a part of it: Find a walk near you, secure your place and let's front up to MND, together.
Front up for Lewis. Front up for families. Front up for research.
How it works
Step 1: Find your walk
Select one of 200+ routes and secure your place for £30.
Step 2: Fundraise £300
Set up your JustGiving page to rally friends, family and colleagues behind you and the cause.
Step 3: Walk with us
Pull on your walking boots on 12 June and join thousands of others fronting up to MND.
It's your turn tofront up.
Walk together
200+ routes. One challenge. One shared goal.
From clifftops and coves to headlands and harbours, every route plays a part in helping us drive progress. Wherever you choose to walk, you'll be joining thousands of others, all stepping forward and fronting up for MND research.
Find your walk
Find a route
Search for routes by postcode or town
The charity
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation
Every pound we raise goes to My Name'5 Doddie Foundation to fund cutting-edge research into effective treatments and a cure for MND.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the challenge, routes and fundraising.
What is a Local Champion?
Front Up: Walk the Coast will rely on key volunteers to help us pull the whole challenge together. We’re looking for two volunteer Local Champions for each leg, to help us make sure the event goes off without a hitch! You would be a crucial part of the event and be making a huge difference in our ability to raise as much money as possible for MND research. The role includes:
- Checking the planned route and highlighting any issues
- Acting as the leader for the leg;
- Answering walker questions
- Creating a community chat group
- Welcoming the walkers on the day etc
- Joining one or two Champion briefing calls before the event (Times/dates TBC)
- Handing out the finishers’ medals
- If you had First Aid training that would be a bonus, but is not essential!
What does the £30 registration fee include?
Your registration fee confirms your spot on the day and covers a Front Up: Walk the Coast branded t-shirt and finishers event medal.
Is the £300 fundraising target mandatory?
We want to raise as much money as possible for MND research. As well as your £30 registration fee, we ask every participant to aim to fundraise at least another £300 via your own JustGiving page. Get a plan together, give yourself enough time and be as creative as you can! Our fundraising team are here to help if you need any support to reach your target. Get in touch at: info@myname5doddie.co.uk
I have a question that isn't covered here
Please get in touch at: info@myname5doddie.co.uk and the team will be happy to help.
Email usWant to know more?
Meet the charity behind Front Up and learn about the research they fund.
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