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INS and the 2.6 Challenge!!!

What is The 2.6 Challenge?

The London Marathon 2020 would have taken place on Sunday 26th April. Many fundraising events have been cancelled or postponed to later in the year due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. Instead, people are being encouraged to take part in the 2.6 challenge by completing a challenge that suits their skills and is based around the number 2.6 or 26 week commencing 26th April 2020.

Marie-Anne (Our physiotherapist) has been doing a 2.6 mile run followed by a 26 minute exercise circuit, doing 26 repetitions of each exercise.

Alex (Our Occupational Therapist) is doing a mini OT-style “triathlon” involving:

A 2.6 mile run
26 minutes of a yoga downward dogs and planks (may regret this)
26 minutes of only using my left-hand (weaker hand!) to cook a meal :)

Tracey (Our Fundraiser) is celebrating 26 years of INS by writing a 26-line poem about the charity, with each line starting with a different letter of the alphabet. The result has now been published on our Twitter and Facebook accounts!

Carol (Our Social Worker) is running on the spot for 26 minutes!

Ruhi (Our Expanding Horizons coordinator) is walking 2.6 miles!

Paul (Our Therapy Instructor) is doing 26 ‘keepie-uppies’ with a toilet roll instead of a football!

Check out our attempts on our Twitter and Facebook accounts!

If you’ve got any additional challenges you would like to put to the INS team, we are willing to put ourselves forward!

How to get involved

It is open to anyone of any age, the only requirement is that the challenge meets social distancing guidelines.

People can choose to fundraise for and ask for donations from family and friends, or donate directly to the campaign themselves. There are so many different ideas that can be done in your own home! Anything from walking 2.6 lengths of your garden (if Captain Tom has inspired you!), completing 26 minutes of mindfulness or spending 26 minutes drawing a rainbow to place in your window to support the NHS and key workers!

Let us know if you decide to get involved and what fun ideas you come up with. Would love to see photos of what you’ve achieved!

We’ve heard some great ideas so far so keep them coming!

Jon has spent 26 hours doing an incredible piece of artwork which shows staff completing their 2.6 challenges and the day to day challenges experienced by people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease

Barbara completed 26 activities on 26th April 2020 including exercise tasks, speaking to relatives and practising her hand writing with her weaker arm to thank INS and the NHS for support with her stroke recovery

Sue has walked 26 lengths of her house and Paul spent 2.6 minutes standing on 1 leg!

Thank you everyone for your support!

To make a donation

Please go to https://twopointsixchallenge.justgiving.com/donate, enter "Integrated Neurological Services" and click Donate.

Alternatively, you can click the donate button at the top of this page or by clicking here.

Any donations to support INS will be hugely appreciated.

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What is a neurological condition?

A neurological condition is a disease, illness or trauma that affects the central or peripheral nervous system. Examples of symptoms include paralysis, tremor, cognitive difficulties, muscle weakness, poor coordination, loss of sensation, seizures, confusion, pain and altered levels of consciousness.
Where we work

Integrated Neurological Services (INS) provides support primarily to people who live in the London boroughs of Richmond and Hounslow. However, we may still be able to offer support to people living just outside this area (eg. in Kingston, Wandsworth, Ealing) who are within reach of our base in Twickenham.
What difference we make

INS can be the difference between living and just existing.
Donate

Your donation can make a difference to the lives of people with a neurological condition. Donate, hold an event, take part in a challenge - whatever you can do will make a difference.
Working for INS

Come and join our team.
History of INS

INS is the only organisation in the London area offering long term, professional rehabilitation and support for people with neurological conditions, through its experienced team of physiotherapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists and social workers.
I wouldn’t be here talking to you today if it wasn't for INS

I wouldn’t be here talking to you today if it wasn't for INS
Partnering with us

Partnerships - INS cannot do its work alone. The best possible outcomes for our clients can be most effectively achieved from a joined-up approach that utilises the resources from a wide range of providers, both statutory and voluntary.
Volunteering

INS welcomes anybody who is willing to offer their skills and some of their time to assist us in all areas of our work. Almost anyone can be a volunteer. We already have a team of invaluable volunteers who help us in many ways but we are always looking for more support.
Become a Friend of INS

Becoming a Friend of INS is one of the most positive things you can do to show your concern for people who are affected by these conditions and for their families. Helping people maintain their independence and dignity can take away their fears and be rewarding for you.