Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page supporting the MND Association.

Mum died just over 3 years ago, unable to get a diagnosis during Covid, she learnt she had MND in late summer of 2020 before being taken from us in January 2021.

MND is a horrendous disease, it was heart breaking to watch Mum deteriorate as Dad, my sister Lisa and I cared for her. She was so brave, she never lost her faith or her sense of humour right til the end.

Mum was such an inspiration to me throughout my life and now she is inspiring me to.........RUN!!

Having not really done much exercise since retiring from football & Cricket 20 years ago, I started this year (like the last 19!) vowing to get fit. I felt that I needed to have a focus and before I knew it, I was hooked in by the clever Twitter promotion by MND association for the Rob Burrow LEEDS half marathon.

Initially I thought I'd quietly go up North to Leeds, do a little jog/stroll/crawl around the course and return to Bournemouth, all under the radar but having paid a few quid to MND for entering the 'race'.

But that's a bit lame, MND is without a cure and needs as much help as possible so here I am asking you to donate whatever you can. In return I vow to RUN the entire 21kms in memory of my wonderful MUM and to raise as much money as possible for this great cause.

In January I struggled to run 1km, I'm now out 3 mornings a week gradually going further, your support will give me that additional encouragement to keep going !

Thanks in advance

Giles / Gilo

Here's the official bit ! ;

The MND Association focus on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. By sponsoring me your money will help people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to the MND Association. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure, your details are safe - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Thank you again