Racing the Sun for Children’s Health: Sarah Wadelin’s Charity Challenge for Action Medical Research

One of MWW’s core values is supporting our community, whether that’s here in the UK or around the world. Which is why on 6th September 2025 the whole MWW team will be cheering on our Senior Technical Manager, Sarah Wadelin, as she takes on the Race the Sun Challenge.

The challenge will see Sarah take on a demanding all-day event that will push her to her limits amongst the scenic backdrop of the Lake District in order to raise funds for Action Medical Research, a UK charity working to improve the lives of sick and disabled children.

An Epic Challenge in the Heart of Nature

The Race the Sun event is no ordinary fundraiser. It’s a team-based, triathlon-style challenge against both the clock and the sun, that will test participants both physically and mentally across a variety of terrains in the Lake District. Sarah and her team will need to complete:

- 34-mile bike ride circumnavigating the base of Mount Skiddaw

- 10.5-mile hike ascending Latrigg and Skiddaw to reach the 931-metre summit

- 2-mile kayak across the iconic Derwentwater

To make things even tougher, all the stages must be completed before sunset, making this a true test of stamina, determination, and teamwork.

Supporting Action Medical Research

Sarah taking part in Race the Sun to help raise funds for Action Medical Research, a pioneering UK charity dedicated to saving and improving children’s lives through medical research. From tackling rare diseases to advancing treatments for premature babies, their work has changed the outcome for countless families across the country.

You can learn more about the charity’s life-changing impact here: https://action.org.uk/about-us

A Mission that Mirrors Our Values

We believe in supporting causes that matter, both here in the UK and abroad and Sarah’s commitment to raising money for Action Medical is a shining example of our values in action. Her participation reflects the strength, spirit and determination we admire in our people and shows just how an individual’s efforts can contribute to a better, brighter future for all.

We’re proud to support Sarah as she takes on this remarkable challenge for an incredibly worthy cause and we’ll be cheering her on all the way. Good luck, Sarah, from the whole MWW team and thank you for turning determination into action for children who need it most.

Get Involved: Support Sarah’s Mission

If you’d like to support Sarah’s Race the Sun challenge and help raise funds for critical children’s health research, you can donate via her JustGiving page. 

Every penny of your donation will help fund vital research, offering hope and better outcomes to children and families across the UK.