Donna O Neill
Donna and Frank's Ride For MND Page
Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
Story
Motor Neurone Disease is a debilitating neurological condition that affect the nerves in the brain and spinal stem that control voluntary muscles. As the nerves die out, the muscles waste and atrophy, spreading from the hands and feet to the arms and legs. Speaking and swallowing can also be impaired. Once the diaphragm is affected, breathing is restricted. Motor Neurone Disease is fatal and has a prognosis of two to five years. There is no cure. There is no treatment.
Last November our friend Duncan was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease.
However, there is some hope. Research has been progressing rapidly and the identification of Riluzole as a medication to extend lifespan by three to six months has thrown up many clues and avenues for research into how this disease is acquired and how pharmaceuticals can be used to treat, slow and finally halt the progression of symptoms.
Helping the researchers of this condition may help help him. It may not. But we'd like to help whoever is diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in future.
On the weekend of 3 and 4 May 2008, a team of Duncan's friends are going to cycle from Amsterdam in the Netherlands to London in the United Kingdom and hoping to be sponsored with all funds being donated to Motor Neurone Disease research. Frank will be riding, I will not ride but I will be helping with the logistics for the UK end of the ride and we would be very grateful for your support.
Donating through this site is simple, fast and secure. It is also the most efficient way to sponsor us: the Motor Neurone Disease Association will receive your money faster and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in tax will be added to your gift at no cost to you. What's more, our work intends to match the sponsorship we receive up to £1000.
So please sponsor us now!