Charlotte Michael
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Fundraising for Motor Neurone Disease Association
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In June 2015, a month after his 30th birthday my brother in law Dave was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is a devestating neurodegenerative condition which causes increasing muscle paralysis and a dramatically shortened life expectancy. MND kills more than 1/3 of people within a year of diagnosis, and more than 1/2 within 2 years. At present there is no treatment or cure.
For Dave, the course of the disease was swift and cruel. Within 5 months he was unable to use his hands, after nine he couldn't walk. Towards the end of his life he was unable to talk, eat or breathe without the assistance of a ventilator. Dave passed away in September 2016 - a week after his first wedding anniversay and 15 months after his diagnosis.
David was a kind, gentle, fun and hugely sporty guy. He is missed deeply by all who knew and loved him.
The last day I spent with Dave was the day of the Great North Run 3 years ago when his family and friends took to the streets of Newcastle to show our support to Dave, Philippa, his family and MND Association.
Having had 3 years off exercise I am taking on the challenge of the GNR again - to stick 2 fingers up to MND and in memory of David
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