Crowds crossing the Tyne Bridge at the Great North Run. (Credit: Runner's World UK.)

Introducing the Great North Run 2026 LDUK Team!

On Sunday 13th September, 63,000 competitors will tackle the iconic 13.1-mile route from Newcastle upon Tyne to South Shields. As the world’s biggest half marathon, the AJ Bell Great North Run is famous for its unbeatable atmosphere, crowd support, and fundraising impact. This year’s 45th milestone event will be the […]

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'Renegade Toni' mid race with arms raised in a thumbs up gesture at the camera.

Great North Run 2025 success for Team LDUK!

Team LDUK 2025 recently completed the world famous 13.1 mile AJ Bell Great North Run from Newcastle to South Shields and we couldn’t be more delighted by their support!  A huge thank you to Jessica McHugh, ‘Renegade Toni’, Hannah Eaton, Lucy Ellison and Rebecca Kirk for taking on the challenge […]

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Great North Run runners with the Red Arrows ahead.

Great North Run 2025 – introducing the LDUK team!

This year’s Great North Run LDUK Team will join over 60,000 runners tackling the 13.1 mile route from Newcastle to South Shields on Saturday 7th September 2025. Not long now! We are so grateful to Jessica McHugh, ‘Renegade Toni’, Hannah Eaton, Rebecca Kirk and Lucy Ellison for taking on this […]

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John Watling speaking about Team Seasoar's Atlantic row.

John Watling’s Atlantic row fundraising lunch success!

Our deepest thanks go to John Watling, who recently gave an inspirational fundraising talk about Team Seasoar’s Atlantic crossing as part of the World’s Toughest Row 2024/25.  John Watling from Team Seasoar John spoke following a lunch at Bowood Golf and Country Club in Wiltshire on Saturday 19th July 2025 […]

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Sue Jones at the Rotary Club of Machynlleth

Walk and fundraise for Lyme Disease UK

Walking and hiking challenges provide great opportunities to fundraise for charities and make a real difference to people’s lives.  They’re also an empowering way to get out and explore, improve your health and fitness, boost your mood and make new friends! There are many walking and hiking events covering a […]

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Georgia Chisnall completing the Brighton Marathon.

Fundraising endurance events for Lyme Disease UK

Calling all endurance event addicts! Fundraising provides vital support for Lyme Disease UK, helping us to continue our important work. There’s a huge range of endurance sporting events across the UK and worldwide, delivering life-affirming experiences, should you wish to get involved! We welcome both beginners and more experienced competitors […]

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Tandem skydivers in free fall.

Skydive for Lyme

Raise funds for Lyme Disease UK by taking the jump of a lifetime! If you have a date in mind, you can register your place now on the event organiser’s website. About the event Imagine standing in a plane as it flies at 10,000ft, gazing out over the clouds, taking […]

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Team Seasoar. Credit: World's Toughest Row

Team Seasoar Announce Huge Fundraising Success!

Team Seasoar have fundraised an amazing £82,781 for Lyme Disease UK following their epic 3,000 mile race from La Gomera in the Canary Islands to Antigua in the Caribbean, as part of the World’s Toughest Row! We are extremely grateful to John Watling, Niall Brannigan, Sam Weber and Jason Wilder, […]

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Team Seasoar complete the World's Toughest Row. Credit: World's Toughest Row

Team Seasoar complete the World’s Toughest Row 2024!

Team Seasoar have done it! They’ve completed the World’s Toughest Row – Atlantic in 52 days, 20 hours and 43 minutes arriving in Antigua on 2nd February 2025. Watch below to see John Watling, Niall Brannigan, Sam Weber and Jason Wilder entering English Harbour as they complete their epic row! […]

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Team Seasoar rowing at sea.

Team Seasoar approach Antigua!

Team Seasoar are powering towards Antigua! With under 300 nautical miles left to go, it won’t be too long before they complete The World’s Toughest Row! What a journey it’s been! Over the last week very strong winds pushed south and without a daggerboard the guys struggled to keep the […]

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