What is the 27 Challenge?
The 27 Challenge is fun, inclusive and flexible community fundraiser that challenges you to get active – whenever, wherever and however you like – from 1 - 27.
Participants will be invited to sign up and select a challenge to complete over 27 days.
We encourage participants to set up an individual or team fundraising page and help raise funds for vital MND research. We hope that each person sets a goal of $1000 to fundraise over the Spring campaign.
Why 27?
When a person is diagnosed with MND, they are given an average life expectancy of just 27 months. The 27 Challenge invites people to embrace the number 27 and consider the significance of this number for all those impacted by MND, as part of their active challenge and to fundraise for FightMND.
Is the 27 Challenge free?
Yes, the 27 Challenge is free to enter. We hope that you set up a fundraising page either individually or as a team and ask for support, if possible. Every dollar counts and brings us closer to beating this beast of a disease.
How do I make a donation to support a friend?
Thanks for your support! Scroll down to find a fundraiser on the 27 Challenge home page where you can search for your friend.
How do I connect my fundraising page to Strava or Fitbit?
If you have an account with Strava or Fitbit and want to connect it to your fundraising page, you simply click the Strava or Fitbit button underneath your profile pic in your fundraising page. You don’t have to. Alternatively you can log any activity in the ‘Updates’ tab of your fundraising page.
Connecting your Strava or Fitbit is a great way to automatically share updates of your challenge progress with those visiting your page. To connect your account, simply login to your fundraising page, clicking the Strava or Fitbit button underneath your profile pic and follow the prompts.
What does virtual event mean?
The virtual 27 Challenge allows you the flexibility to complete your challenge at a time and date that suits you between 1 - 27 Sep. Whether walking, running, swimming or cycling, choose a challenge that suits you and complete at a time that suits you best. Join the FightMND 27 Challenge Army Facebook Group and share your challenge, tips and stories along your 27 Challenge journey.
Where do the funds that I raise go?
FightMND fund the most innovative and passionate researchers with the aim to find effective treatments and ultimately a cure for MND. In addition to funding MND research, FightMND are Australia's largest funder of MND care and equipment for people living with MND. We continue to raise much needed funds until we beat this beast of a disease.
How can I share my 27 Challenge on social media?
Sharing your fundraising page link and journey over the 27 days across social media is a valuable fundraising tool and great motivator from friends and family! Once you’ve set up your fundraising page, start by sharing the link on social media letting everyone know that you’re participating and why, and don’t be afraid to ask for donations! Be sure to post updates as you progress through your challenge and let everyone know when you finish. When posting, make sure you tag us at @fightmnd and #27Challenge, we might even re-share with your permission.
Can I connect my kms to my fundraising page?
Yes, if you have a Strava or Fitbit account, you can easily connect your fundraising page to log your activity. Or you can log your activity manually on your fundraising page by simply clicking ‘Updates’ and then typing in your activity. For eg. This morning I ran 5kms.
How do I invite others to participate?
You can invite others to set up a fundraising page by sharing the link to your fundraising page and asking them to click ‘join’.
Or, you can send them FightMND website to learn more and sign up: https://fightmnd.org.au/
I have fundraised $500, can I get a free FightMND pack?
Yes! If you are a superstar fundraiser and raise $500, let us know what size you are and we will post you a free FightMND singlet, cap and wristband to help you look amazing during your 27 Challenge!
What happens if our 27 Challenge runs outside the dates?
No stress! Try and complete your 27 days in the timeframe and if you need to run into December, that’s a-ok.
What if I lack motivation?
Good question – it happens to us all. Take a big breath, look deep within and consider those people fighting MND. They are given a diagnosis of 27 months. Sufferers are given an average life expectancy of only 27 months after diagnosis, knowing there is no cure. Think about these people and what they are going through. Now you think about, 27 days is easy! Do what works for you and try and embrace the number 27. Joining the FightMND 27 Challenge Army Facebook Group is a great way to connect with likeminded individuals and find your motivation.