Thank you for taking the time to visit and to read my personal story on my fundraising page. 

At my last school called Madras College, I had a guidance teacher called Mr. Donald Grewar. He was a teacher in Mathematics, he wasn't like any other teacher. He devoted his time to the students of which he looked after like his own son and daughter, he took it upon himself to help ordinary students like me. He knew how vital it was to pass on his skills and expertise onto his students who care about their education and those who want to make the world and the general public around them a better place. I would regard him as being a friend, and one who would never let you down. And one who would be there for you in your time of need. He was diagnosed with Motor Neurones Disease in February 2015.

It has taken me many months to come to terms with this information. The only way to get used to this is to fundraise for MND Scotland. MND Scotland is the only Scottish charity providing care and support to people affected by Motor Neurone Disease (MND), as well as funding research into finding a cure. - See more at: www.mndscotland.co.uk. 

Other Information:

MND is a rapidly progressing terminal neurological illness, which stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles. This causes muscle weakness and wasting. Symptoms may include losing the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink or breathe unaided. 

Average life expectancy is just 14 months after diagnosis. 

There are over 450 people in Scotland currently living with MND. 

On average over 160 new cases of MND are diagnosed each year. MND is on the increase. We do not yet know why, which is why it is so important for MND Scotland to continue investing in research.

I want to help the MND Scotland Charity, as they do exactly what they are set out to do, they support their patients 100%, through thick and thin and through their daily struggle with Motor Neurones Disease. Please give generously. You will have a lasting legacy on helping those with Motor Neurones Disease in Scotland and their families. MND Scotland's efforts will finally, one day result in finding a cure for this evasive disease.  Small differences make a big difference. 

Calum Scoular