Until recently I was one of many people who had been fortunate enough to not be touched by MND, and I am ashamed to say I knew very little about the disease. That all changed when a close friend was diagnosed, and I am now seeking to redress the balance by raising funds and awareness in a bid to support the search for better understanding of, and treatments for, this life changing disease.  

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.