LUSM 2025 Soars Past $23,700! Inspiring Stories & How You Can Still Join In!
Hold onto your hats, because the Lend Us Some Muscle™ 2025 community has done it again! We're absolutely blown away and incredibly proud to announce that together, we've now raised an amazing $23,733.10 for vital FA research right here in New Zealand!
This incredible achievement is a direct result of the passion, dedication, and generosity of every single person involved. A huge thank you from the bottom of our hearts!
Kiwis Lending Muscle in So Many Ways!
The creativity and commitment on display across our fundraising pages are truly inspiring. It's clear that so many of you are "moving with purpose" for FA. Here’s just a glimpse of what our amazing fundraisers are up to:
A dedicated group of friends with a personal connection to FA are embracing various challenges, stating, "Over the month of May, we’re challenging ourselves to move with purpose – running, training, walking etc. – to raise awareness and funds for research into FA."
Some wonderful siblings are bringing their community together by organising a river walk, inviting everyone to "walk and talk at your own pace, catch up with friends." What a fantastic way to connect and lend support!
One incredible family is passionately staying active throughout May, driven by their love and support for their family member who lives with FA.
A spirited group of friends and neighbours are banding together, truly embodying the spirit of "lending some muscle for FA."
Our super energetic "early bird" group is "popping squats every day" – and get this, they've collectively powered through over 8,000 squats, with some even impressively conquered on the Camino trail in Spain! That's global dedication!
And the efforts don't stop there! We also have an inspiring individual training hard for a half marathon, and another dedicated group of friends taking their commitment international by competing in a running event in France!
To every single person involved in these pages, and any others working hard behind the scenes – your efforts are seen, appreciated, and making a massive difference. You are the heart of this campaign!
Feeling Inspired? May Isn't Over Yet!
The fantastic news is that there's still time to join the Lend Us Some Muscle™ movement! We're heading into the final stretch of May, but it's absolutely not too late to:
Sign Up & Take Part: Choose your own challenge for the remaining days of May. Every bit of movement, every event, no matter how big or small, contributes.
Host a Quick Fundraiser: A workplace morning tea, a weekend challenge with friends – get creative!
It’s easy to register yourself or a team right here: https://nz.lendussomemuscle.com/lend-us-some-muscle-2025/
Support Our Incredible Fundraisers!
You can also champion these amazing individuals and teams by making a donation. Head over to our leaderboard to read more about their inspiring stories and contribute to their fundraising goals. Let's help them smash those targets!
Your Support Fuels Progress for FA
Every dollar raised through Lend Us Some Muscle™ is pushing forward essential research aimed at finding effective treatments and, one day, a cure for Friedreich's Ataxia. This provides tangible hope and support to the FA community in New Zealand.
We're in the home stretch for an incredible Lend Us Some Muscle™ 2025! Let's make these final days of May truly count. Thank you for your incredible generosity, spirit, and unwavering commitment.