I am running the Royal Parks Half Marathon for Motor neurone disease (MND), that unfortunately took my uncle's life David in December 2021. He was a beloved husband, brother, son, uncle and friend. Every life he touched remembers his warmth, cheekiness and humour that stayed with him until his last moments with us. 

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting.MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. However, not all symptoms necessarily happen to everyone and it is unlikely they will all develop at the same time, or in any specific order.Although there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life.