Keith Pryce-Jones will travel to Atlanta, Georgia in the USA to compete in World’s Toughest Mudder. This is a 24 hour timed event with Keith aiming to do 24 laps, covering 60 miles raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK. Keith has the condition Type 2 Myotonic Dystrophy.

Keith became a regular on the Tough Mudder scene after taking on the challenge of completing 10 laps of UK Tough Mudders in 2016 to help raise funds to fight muscle-wasting conditions. Last year he really showed his love for the event, completing another 15 events, all whilst proudly wearing his Muscular Dystrophy UK top.

Whist this would be a huge challenge for anyone, it is an even bigger one for Keith as he explains;

“A few years ago I was diagnosed with Type 2 Myotonic Dystrophy following the confirmation of my father suffering the same condition. I am trying to raise money for the charity as a whole to support people who suffer from muscle-wasting conditions, as well as helping fund research into treatments and cures.”

“The symptoms of my condition include an elevated risk of heart disease, degeneration of skeletal muscles, and Myotonia which means certain muscle groups don't relax properly. I get this symptom most frequently in my legs.”

Taking part in World’s Toughest Mudder with a muscle-wasting condition makes this an extraordinary challenge. Keith is very aware of how challenging any Tough Mudder can be and he has come together with other members of the community to form the Vagabond Legion.  This is a team that welcomes anyone new to the mud obstacle event or who has no one to run with.

“It doesn't matter if it's your first or 50th Tough Mudder, but anyone is welcome to join provided they adhere to the Tough Mudder principles: teamwork, camaraderie, and light-heartedness.”

Rachael Voss, Regional Development Manager for Midlands and Anglia said: “We feel proud that Keith has chosen to rise to this challenge for Muscular Dystrophy UK and to help us change the lives of thousands of families living with muscle-wasting conditions for the better. We hope that people will show him all the support he deserves. Keith is aiming to raise £1000 which would fund almost four full days’ work for a scientist developing treatments for muscular dystrophy.”

Keith can be supported here: https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/keith-pryce-jones1