In 2018, I didn’t know anyone who had been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). My friend is living with the disease and I wanted to do my bit to help him and others affected, who face their own challenges living with MND every day. I decided and told my friend that I would run in an official event this year but in this Covid time when events are being cancelled, I realised it was time to raise awareness and support the MNDA.

A person’s risk of developing MND is around 1 in 300. 

At any one time there are 5,000 adults living with MND in the UK. 

Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive disease affecting the brain and nerves. The symptoms, including muscle weakness get worse over time. MND happens when cells in the brain and nerves, gradually stop working. 

MND is life-shortening and currently there is no cure. Although it affects people differently, it reduces the ability to walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. In some cases it can also change the way people think and behave. The cause is still unknown, despite much extensive and ongoing research. 

Please donate to MNDA and help me raise awareness and contribute to support people like my friend and others.