Market Harborough man to complete an epic challenge inspired by rugby legend Lewis Moody
A Market Harborough man was so moved by rugby legend Lewis Moody who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2025 (MND) that he decided to take action.
Scott Castell, 40, from Market Harborough, who works as an A & E Doctor and for the Air Ambulance was inspired by Lewis Moody, retired England rugby union player who also played for Leicester Tigers and Bath during his career. Scott committed to doing an outstanding 400 chest to floor burpees, every day, for 40 days.
With Scott’s 40th Birthday coming up, he decided on a challenge to celebrate his Birthday and raise some much-needed funds for the MND Association. The challenge was 400 burpees a day, for 40 days, Scott has extended the challenge by a few days so that his friends and family can join him for the Finale at Welland Park on Saturday 24th January 2026. So far Scott has raised a few smiles as well as an incredible £1625.00.
The MND Association’s Paula Black who is supporting Scott’s fundraising efforts said: “Scott’s determination to complete the challenge and make it fun by completing some days in fancy dress to raise awareness of motor neurone disease and help to raise vital funds to support our work is so inspiring and the whole community is incredibly grateful for his support. I have loved watching his daily posts on social media’
“By supporting Scott’s challenge, you will help to make a huge difference in the fight against MND, helping to fund the research which gives us the greatest hope of discovering a cure for this truly devastating disease.”
To see his daily progress visit his social media pages - @drscott_castell
To donate to Scott’s JustGiving Page https://www.justgiving.com/page/400for40
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For more information about MND and the MND Association please visit www.mndassociation.org