Zoe’s story

In 2020, Zoe was training with the TA, starting to get involved with local politics, running her own business and a mum to her two daughters, Charlie and Darcy.

During the first Covid lockdown, Zoe needed an emergency operation following a slipped disc in her back which caused partial paralysis of her legs, requiring subsequent operations and procedures to try and fix this.

Symptoms continued to develop, although these no longer seemed relevant to the operation.These were investigated over a long and intrusive period and eventually the worst case scenario was confirmed in April 2022 when Zoe was diagnosed with MND. 

Zoe & family are faced with a daily battle adjusting to this disease and the decline in her health but this has not changed her character. In true Zoe style, rather than  succumb to her MND, she is making her mark by raising awareness of MND and how little treatment there is available for the c.5,000 adults living with MND in the UK.

Please donate if you can, send some positive vibes and share, share, share Zoe’s story. Follow her story and fundraising efforts on her Instagram @mnd_over_matter

Comments from the divers:

Zoe: 

No one should be told those words “sorry there’s nothing we can do! Go home & put your affairs in order.” The only way we can cure this cruel disease is to raise funding & awareness! 1 in 300 people will get MND & it’s on the rise! Let’s beat this disease together. 

Charlie:

‘What would you do if you weren’t afraid?’ My mum (Zoe) has always been fearless, and MND hasn’t and will not change that. Her strength empowers me everyday to try new things and challenge myself. Being comfortable just isn’t in our vocabulary. So thank you mum for pushing me and showing me that life is too short to be afraid.

Lizzy:

My sister, Zoe, has always been my role model. Her dedication to her goals and dreams is unbelievable and it is an honour to help her achieve her MND goal, even though I am not so secretly terrified of this one!

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