Michael Blair
Michael's Kintyre Way Ultra-Marathon page
Fundraising for MND Scotland
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Hiya everyone.
I'm running the Kintyre Way Ultra-Marathon (www.kintyrewayultra.org/ultra-solo/) on 5th May and raising money for MND Scotland.
Motor Neurone Disease is a condition that I knew very little about
before learning how it had totally transformed the lives of my
girlfriend's dad, Andrew, and his family. Over the past three years,
Andrew has totally lost the ability to lead an independent life and
relies on his family for 24 hour care. Things we take for granted like
sleeping, eating and breathing have become daily ordeals and, in
dealing with this, the dedication, resilience and strength of character
that he and his family have displayed is inspiring.
Charities like MND Scotland (www.mndscotland.org.uk/)
have a massive role to play in supporting families in all kinds of ways
... advising on everything from how to get dental treatment for
someone who cant leave the house to the level of care that should be
expected from the local council. They're also supporting research which,
it is hoped, will one day find a cure for this rare but terrible
condition.
Any donations would be hugely appreciated.