During the week that rugby league legend Rob Burrow passed away (early June), it made me think also of Doddie Weir & Ed Slater.

I love my rugby and I watched back some interviews, YouTube clips, podcasts with these 3 guys.

It inspired me to take up the challenge of running my 1st full marathon.

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.

I need your support to raise my total of £1000 running Brighton 2025.

Google the 3 guys above and listen/laugh/cry at their courage, dignity & humour in dealing with MND.

I'll probably post some of them myself whilst fundraising!