Myself, friends and family are climbing Schiehallion in October to raise awareness and of course funds for Multiple Sclerosis research, more specifically The Anne Rowling Clinic. I was diagnosed with MS in 2016 and I cannot express highly enough what a great support the staff at the clinic have been throughout the diagnosis and treatment process. Having taken part in various research trials I would like to contribute more and show my appreciation by fundraising for this great cause.

Founded in 2010, The Anne Rowling Clinic offers patients a supportive and welcoming space that merges clinical visits with state-of-the-art research. It aims to improve the lives of people with neurological conditions including: multiple sclerosis (MS); motor neurone disease (MND or ALS); Parkinson’s disease (PD) and movement disorders; cognitive disorders and dementias; brain haemorrhage after stroke; and Huntington’s disease (HD). As well as patient care, laboratory-based and clinical research underpins the activities of the Clinic. The research targets the discovery of treatments that will slow progression of neurodegenerative diseases with the ultimate goal of repairing the damage. The Clinic is a purpose-built facility on the site of the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, alongside the University’s Medical School and Edinburgh Neuroscience, which are internationally renowned as being exceptionally strong in research.