My Progress
I'm walking 300 kms this May to leave MS behind
My Progress
362 KMS
My target
300 KMS
Support my challenge to leave MS behind!
I’m taking part in The May 50K. I will be taking on 50km throughout May and leaving my limits behind to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis and better access to treatments!
There are over 150,000 people in the UK living with MS and I need your help to leave MS where it belongs, behind us.
You can now support this work in the UK and around the World because The May 50K supports the MS Society UK and the MS International Federation. I’ve accepted the challenge to change lives.
Please make a donation to support my challenge.
Thank you so much!
My Updates
31st May
50k in May, done!
18th May 2025
Well into week 3 of 50k in May for the MS Society...3 months ago my legs decided to not play nicely (think 'sack of spuds'!) and I spent a little while on my wonderful #smartcrutches.
Today I'm at #17 in the distance rankings for the MS Society's annual international fundraiser, having achieved 187km so far!
This MSer is smashing it!!!
Why The 50k in May?
In August 1999, 7 years after my first symptom, I was diagnosed with Relapsing/Remitting Multiple Sclerosis.MS is a neurological condition which can affect mobility, balance, coordination, vision, speech, dexterity, cognitive function, and more.
7 years ago, my MS symptoms became constant, leading to a diagnosis of Secondary Progressive MS.
Over the last 27 years, Team Shaw-Penman has raised £1000s for charities supporting MSers.
To coincide with MS Awareness Week I've decided to sign up for another fundraiser.
I'm one of the 150,000 people in the UK with MS, and this May I'll be taking part in the MS Society's 50k in May.
This means that, as usual, I'll be ignoring my limits to raise funds for life-changing research into multiple sclerosis and better access to treatments.
If you’re able to donate to my 50k challenge, I’d be so grateful for your support. Every penny helps us move closer to a future without MS.
Thank you!
Thank you to my Sponsors
£22.80
Tina Carter
£22.80
Tracey Bridgewater
Well done Mell xx
£11.55
R Mcevoy
£33.15
Shaun Earl
Congratulations on surpassing your goal.
£11.55
A Green
£20
Love Rhi, Joel And Lilah Xx
We’re all so proud of you!
£22.80
Graeme Thomas
£33.15
Ian Milliner
Great work 😁
£11.31
Kate W
Nice one Mrs P! Congrats!
£10
The Bennie’s
£22.80
Sandra
Well done Mel x
£22.80
Tracy Jones
Well done!
£11.33
Seren Shaw-penman
SO PROUD OF YOU❤️❤️❤️
£27.05
Anwen Penman-jenkins
£107
Thom & Becky
Go smash it like you always do!
£10
The Beeden Family
£21.84
Siaron
I would say "you must be bonkers", and we both already know the answer to that one! But in your case bonkers = amazing. All the best, cuz. xx
£11.09
Well done