Viking Challenge for MG

12th Annual Viking Challenge for MG

Be a Viking warrior and help Conquer Myasthenia Gravis! 

There’s a way for everyone to be included in this year’s Viking Challenge: Join us for the in-person Walk on Sunday, June 2, or take the Virtual Challenge and do as many miles as you choose in your own way (walk, run, bike, swim), from Sunday, April 28 to Friday, May 31. You could even participate in both Challenges!

Our goal is to lift up those who struggle with this disabling rare autoimmune neuromuscular disease. This year marks our 12th annual walk for those with MG!

All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis.

Honoring Tracy Shackelford

At the event, we will announce this year's Tracy Shackelford MG Service Award. Tracy Cartwright Shackelford passed away too soon in 2021. Shackelford was a Conquer MG Board member and compassionate advocate for the MG community. In her honor, our closing ceremony will include the announcement of this year's awardee who demonstrates leadership and a commitment to raise awareness of MG.

In-Person Viking Challenge - Sunday, June 2

Click the Sign-Up button to register. Pre-register online anytime before noon on Friday, May 31. Day-of registrations will be accepted on-site. Online registrations include an additional transaction fee. Adult registrations apply to all youth 14 and older.

Adult pre-registration: $45
On-site registration: $50
Youth ages 0-13: $15 

Bring your warrior helmets, horns, beards, and braids for this year’s 12th Annual Viking Challenge in Elmhurst, Illinois. We will walk one to three miles on the circular path around the park. 

SCHEDULE  

• 8:30 a.m. - Registration opens 
• 9:00 a.m. - Welcome & announcements  
• 9:15 a.m. - Walk starts - adults & youth all walk at the same time
• 10:30 a.m. - Raffle & awards announced

The in-person event features raffle prizes, sponsor giveaways, local health & wellness providers, and snacks. Be sure to visit our "This is what MG is like" stations.

Virtual Challenge - Sunday, April 28 to Friday, May 31

Participate where you live! Sign up online any time before noon CT Friday, May 31. 

Virtual Viking Challenge: $45
In-person and Virtual Challenge: $45

• Participate on your own or invite family and friends to join you. 
• Choose how to complete your miles – walk, run, bike, swim, paddle. 
• Complete as many miles as you like between April 28 - May 31. 
• Submit photos and compete for prizes.
• All miles must be logged in to RunSignup by noon, Friday, May 31, to be eligible for prizes.

As you walk, run, bike, or swim your way through the Challenge, please share your accomplishments! You can post photos on the RunSignup site or email your photos and stories to info@myastheniagravis.org. 

As you complete your miles, log your activity in RunSignUp. Don't worry - it's easy. Click the tab "Logging Your Miles/Virtual Challenge" for step-by-step instructions.

Complete your walking, running, biking, etc., between Sunday, April 28 through Friday, May 31. Submit your miles by NOON, FRIDAY, May 31. Winning virtual participants will be announced at the event and will be eligible for gift card prizes.

Viking Challenge Includes:

IN-PERSON 

• T-shirts for participants
• Sponsor giveaways
• This-is-what-MG-is-like stations
• Health and wellness tables
• Prizes for the best Viking and most funds raised

VIRTUAL 

• T-shirt mailed to your home
• Downloadable print-ready bib for your participation photos
• Gift card prizes for the best photo, most miles, and most funds raised

Optional: Raise Funds for the Cause

Your support is vital to help Conquer MG support people who have myasthenia gravis. 

You can set up your own fundraising page for the Viking Challenge for MG after registering for the event. Share your own story, and invite others to support this cause. Your friends and family can add any amount – each dollar counts! (Note: Be sure to use your Team Name for your fundraising page if you want to ask people to donate on behalf of your Team.) Your confirmation email will include a link that you can share with others. 

Facebook fundraisers are another easy way to raise funds for the cause. Here’s a link to get started: https://www.facebook.com/fund/ConquerMyastheniaGravis/. We’ll make sure these amounts are added to our overall Virtual Viking Challenge total.

Proceeds from the Viking Challenge make it possible for Conquer MG to complete its vital work: support, education, awareness, and research funding to improve the lives of those who suffer from myasthenia gravis.

Can't participate? Just donate!

Maybe you're not up for walking or running or fundraising right now. Click the yellow DONATE button to make your contribution in honor of someone, or donate to an individual or team fundraiser (as long as they have set up a fundraising page). 

All proceeds support the mission of Conquer Myasthenia Gravis. Going strong for more than 50 years, Conquer MG provides support, information, advocacy, and research funding to those dealing with this rare autoimmune disease.