Alexia de Gunzburg has just walked further than she has ever done before!

On Sunday 15th April in Regent's Park at the Doitforcharity 5K Super Hero Run, she reached her own personal milestone while at the same time raising £10,000 for the charity KIDS

For 30 year old Alexia de Gunzburg, 5K is the furthest she has ever walked her life. Alexia has a condition called Familial Dysautonomia which affects fewer than 400 people in the world.

Her condition means that her walking pace is one quarter of the speed of a non-disabled person and her balance is severely affected.

Alexia completed the course in 2 hours and 10 minutes without breaks. She walks with a mobility aid and had not walked more than 1500 metres before starting her training seven months ago. On completing the race, Alexia said:

"I feel on top of the world by achieving this major challenge. I am also happy that my wonderful supporters helped raise over £10,000 pounds for KIDS. I hope it is put to good use."

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