Fundraising

Supporting York Mind

Here at DNA we do a lot of fundraising for York mind, a local Charity that provides services to support individuals recovering from mental ill-health

DNA MMA for York Mind

We run regular fundraisers in-house to raise money for York mind. It's also a great opportunity for our members to compete in a friendly match and test their skills! All of the videos are on our Youtube Page!

Head coach dust during a charity fundraiser

During 4.5hr Fight-A-Thon

Fightathon

In August 2021 Dust completed a challenge called 'Fightathon'

The Challenge was to fight for the duration of the average Marathon, 4 hours 23 minutes. This resulted in 44 x 5 minute rounds against alternating opponents in alternating disciplines, including Muay Thai, MMA, Boxing and BJJ. Dust says: "It was and always will be the hardest thing I've ever done, and I absolutely will never do it again."

Head coach Dust running York marathon

York Marathon

Yorkshire Marathon

In October 2022, Dust ran the Yorkshire Marathon to raise money for York mind. It was a dreadful challenge! The training caused him to lose 10kg in bodyweight (That he didn't want to lose) and definitely brought out some underlying injuries! Dust says: "Why run when you could stay and fight? This was definitely a one and done."

Head coach Dust doing a handstand

Handstand Walking

100 Handsteps

In April 2023, Dust did 100 handstand steps for each of the thirty days of April to raise money for York Mind. 

The steps were done at different landmarks around York, as well as through different challenges, such as on a treadmill.