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David Needham is raising money for LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice
Story
My name is David Needham and I have Motor Neurone Disease. MND doesn't have me though! :) I received my diagnosis in early 2014 after raising a few issues with my GP in mid-2011. I'm sure that you're thinking that two and half years is a long time to wait for a diagnosis, but this isn't unusual at all. I mention the timescale not to complain, but to highlight how lucky I am. For many in my situation, two and a half years may exceed the time between first symptoms and their passing. For me, the disease has only taken my ability to walk and the dexterity of my hands at this time. I have a lot to be grateful for!
Because progression of this disease for many is swift, getting assistance and suitable equipment to MND sufferers and their families through traditional services frequently takes too long and aids and services often arrive too late. LOROS and the Leicestershire & Rutland MNDA do their very best to negate these issues and I would very much like to do my bit to help them help others in my situation.
Hopefully, this will be just the first of many fundraising events that I do, health permitting. It is my intent to do more for both of these charities and others for as long as I am able. I have set my target for this fundraiser as £10,000, but the truth is that there is no real limit to what I'm looking to raise. No matter how big, or how small, all donations will be gratefully received and very much appreciated.