Lianne has chosen the MPS Society as her charity for the year and is currently in the middle of a monthly schedule of challenging fundraising activities. She reflects on her achievements so far and why fundraising is so important to her.
The MPS Society is a cause very close to my heart. Working for its wholly owned subsidiary, Rare Disease Research Partners, I see every day the extraordinary impact the charity has on individuals, families and the wider rare disease community. I get to meet members, hear their stories, celebrate their achievements and understand the very real challenges they face. All of this makes one thing clear:
Fundraising isn’t just important, it’s essential. Without it, the charity couldn’t deliver its community events, specialist support and crucial advocacy services that so many people rely on.
Throughout 2025, my fundraising journey has been full-on. I’ve completed two half-marathons, tackled various running challenges, powered through the 100-squats-a-day challenge, organised a bonus ball raffle and there’s still more to come, including another half-marathon and a full day of complete silence in the office…which might be my toughest challenge yet!
If you're thinking about taking on a fundraising challenge, I’d love you to consider supporting the MPS Society.
Every contribution goes directly towards vital support for members and making the incredible community events and activities possible.
