An insurance broker is joining schoolchildren and school staff in wearing orange in a bid to raise money muscle-wasting conditions.

Archie Hill is a child with Muscular Dystrophy and Rickmansworth resident Shelly Trigg has been leading a mission to raise money in Archie’s name and for thousands of other children with similar conditions on February 1.

Shelly Trigg, Christopher Trigg Insurance Brokers says:

“Muscular Dystrophy UK became known to us when a friend’s son Archie Hill was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a muscle wasting condition, where currently there is no cure.

“Archie is a local boy, one of 2,500 in the UK who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. There are 3 other boys also in our area with this awful condition.

“Archie has been unbelievably brave throughout his life, raising huge awareness in so many people’s lives, including past and present Prime Ministers. He has put so much effort into helping other boys who suffer from Duchenne. He has the most infectious smile and courage beyond belief.

“So, on 1 February, we at Christopher Trigg Insurance Brokers in Rickmansworth are rounding up local schools and businesses including another local supporter M&S, to ‘Go Orange’ for the day to show support for Archie and all the boys currently fighting Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

“The task is simple, we just wear something orange for the day, bake an orange cake or simply donate a small fee.

“Not only will we be showing these boys how much we care, but it will be a fantastic opportunity on a winter’s day for our local community to come together and make a difference.”

The fundraiser sees people dressing in orange and wearing shades for a £1 donation to Muscular Dystrophy UK.

This year the charity is hoping for 50,000 participants and to raise over £50k.