<p>Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a slow, painful way to go - we lost a family friend in 2009 and we don't want anyone else to suffer that way. &nbsp;I ran the Great North Run in bare feet this year to draw attention to MND - 1 hr 53 mins 37 seconds which is a good time. For proof see&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/time_to_reflect_for_great_north_runners_1_3789084">http://www.hartlepoolmail.co.uk/news/time_to_reflect_for_great_north_runners_1_3789084</a></p> <p>Thank-you very much for your generous donations - between us we're well on the way to raising the fundraising target. &nbsp;Please feel free to continue to donate after the event!</p> <p>Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Once you donate, they&rsquo;ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. If you don't feel secure giving money on the internet, please send a cheque to MNDA (or me) with my reference number 286192. &nbsp;Thanks so much for helping!</p>