My cousin Rasmus is pretty much the same age as me - just about to turn 50 and he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone disease a couple of years ago. He has already lost the use of his arms and needs carers, family and friends to help him with simple tasks like standing, getting dressed, eating….

I used to take these things for granted - but not anymore. I want to push myself, use and strengthen my arms and learn something new. Boxing is probably one of the hardest but most accessible things I can do at my age. 

I will be fighting at an event for another charity but want to raise as much as I can during this training time to contribute towards finding a cure for my cousin and for all sufferers out there with this horrible, wasting disease.

Any amount you can donate will be worthwhile, so thank you, thank you, thank you.

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