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WHAT IS MND24?
Founded in 2020 by Sandy Stirling, MND24 is a global initiative raising funds for vital motor neuron disease (MND) research. MND24 asks you to take part in any sport or activity for 24 hours in March 2022. You can either set yourself a 24 hour challenge or divide the hours up with a team challenge. For example, twelve friends could take on a two hour team cycle challenge, or 24 friends could all dance for an hour!
We want you to participate in this challenge on your terms, so although this is based around 24 hours, think of it as a theme and get creative! Set yourself a challenge that suits you and your own personal circumstances best. Do whatever you want just as long as its safe and even better, something that's fun!
WHAT IS MOTOR NEURON DISEASE (MND)?
Also known as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), MND is a group of progressive neurological disorders that destroy motor neurons, the cells that control skeletal muscle activity such as walking, breathing, speaking and swallowing. MND is a life-shortening, debilitating disease that affects both adults and children. Currently, there is no cure for this cruel disease.
WHAT DOES MND24 AIM TO DO?
MND24s mission is to support cutting-edge research with the ultimate goal of helping find a cure for this currently fatal disease.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE TOGETHER
MND24 brings together charities, sporting organisations and passionate individuals from across the world to help support MND research by taking part in one big, brilliant 24-hour challenge in March every year with 2022 set to be the most significant year yet.
WHAT IS THE MND24 FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE?
MND24 is open to everyone anywhere in the world. You can take part as an individual or part of a team. Simply choose a sport or activity that you can take part in for a total of 24 hours albeit an in-person or virtual event and get your friends and family involved too.
As mentioned above, we want you to participate in this challenge on your terms, so although this is based around 24 hours, think of it as a theme and get creative! Set yourself a challenge that suits you and your own personal circumstances best. Do whatever you want just as long as its safe and even better, something that is fun!
WHY SUPPORT THE EUAN MACDONALD CENTRE?
The Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neuron Disease Research is based at the University of Edinburgh and is a not-for-profit, charitable network of over 200 researchers across Scotland. Euan MacDonald Centre researchers are conducting pioneering work to find vital new information about motor neurons in order to create new drug treatments and improve the quality of life for people with MND.
Our mission is to
undertake research into MND, both laboratory-based and patient-centred projects
deliver training for the next generation of MND research leaders
provide a network for those involved in MND research across Scotland
work with Scottish healthcare professionals and other charities to increase awareness of MND and MND research
By being part of MND24, and choosing to support the Euan MacDonald Centre, you are helping raise awareness of motor neuron disease and ensuring Euan MacDonald Centre researchers move closer to their aim to make discoveries that will slow, stop and eventually reverse MND. Thank you.
HOW TO TAKE PART
Decide what you are going to do as part of MND24. Are you taking part as an individual or a team? Where and when will you take on your challenge? Once you have decided this, its time to register.
To make it as easy as possible, setting up your JustGiving page acts as your registration. Simply click Start Fundraising (above) and follow the step-by-step instructions.
Please tick the box allowing the charity to contact you when you set up your JustGiving page. This will allow us to provide advice and support for your fundraising activity; let you know how your donation is helping; and to invite you to events, including our exclusive Thank You event.
Euan MacDonald Centre - https://euanmacdonaldcentre.org/events/mnd24
MND24 - http://mnd24.com/
QUESTIONS
If you have any questions about MND24, please email Kerry.Mackay@ed.ac.uk
Thank you for helping researchers at the Euan MacDonald Centre make discoveries that will slow, stop and eventually reverse the devastating effects of MND.
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