Martin Lakeman is crowdfunding
Iʼm raising £100,000 to Support Scott Morris – Diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease
- Bromsgrove and Worcestershire
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Scottie’s challenge – Tackling MND #Mozza
Empowering hope with unbreakable spirit
Imagine waking up one morning and being diagnosed with a condition that has no cure. That’s what’s happened to our friend and fellow Bromsgrove Rugby club player Scott Morris. To hear the words, Motor Neurone Disease (MND) cannot be imagined. Scott was a healthy 43-year-old, husband and father to a young family. What would you do? Well, Scott in true rugby fashion has decided to tackle it head on and live everyday with passion and a determination to see the bright side of life. We, as a rugby family are pulling together to raise money to highlight the devastating impact of MND through the MND Association and through fund raising via crowdfunding to ensure that Scott and his family can seize every moment. We know how this disease has impacted on the rugby family with Doddie Weir and now Rob Burrows. Rob summed it up very well when he said “First it comes for your voice. Then it takes your legs. It tries to rob you of your breath. But it can’t sap your spirit”. For those that know Scott, you will understand that last bit encapsulates all that is Scott. He’s the life and soul of the party, loved by all, and has the ability to light up a room as well as taking the micky out of himself. One of life’s good guys.
Ever wanted to step up and make a difference? Well, now’s your chance. We are aiming to raise 50K. This is a call to arms to the rugby family, football family, community and everyone that has been touched by this. Life is very fragile and its only when others suffer that it causes us to reflect on how lucky we are. Every pound counts to make more special memories.
We have decided that 20% of monies raised will go the MND Association with the remaining 80% going to Scott and his family to help navigate through this challenging period. The fund raising will take many forms and is only restricted by our imagination. We will continue to promote events as they are planned in order to get support and inclusion.
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- 3 months ago
Martin Lakeman
3 months agoFollowing the sad passing of Rob Burrows a couple of weeks ago, I was approached by the BBC to go live on the tea time show to talk about Scott’s journey with MND. They had watched his interview with myself. After getting the green light from Scott, that’s what I did. Attached is the whole interview I did with some pictures included that represent just some of Scott’s journey. Big thanks to the small production team for their help, and sorry for hassling you 🫢
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- 3 months ago
Martin Lakeman
3 months agoSigned and framed Kevin Sinfield Birmingham Ultra marathan shirt to be auctioned off tomorrow at Bromsgrove Rugby clubs sportmans lunch. Where guest speak, World cup winner Jason Lennard will be speaking. Lets hope soemone bids BIG for Scotty.
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- 3 months ago
Martin Lakeman
3 months agoHad the privilege to have some time with Scott Morris the other week, catching up and reflecting on the anniversary of his diagnosis of MND. The highs and the lows along this journey. This interview was around Scott wanting to raise the profile of MND. A massive thank you from him to EVERYONE that has supported him 🙌👏👏👏👏. He continues to fight this devastating disease with unbreakable spirit.
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Ian Pearce
Sep 6, 2024
Long time no see. All the best to you.
£25.00
Anonymous
Sep 6, 2024
Rob Marshall
Sep 6, 2024
Good luck in Ironman Barcelona Ash...
£25.00
Martin Lakeman
Aug 29, 2024
A massive thank you to the Hop Pole Inn Bromsgrove for their amazing MND charity day on sunday. Thankyou to every that donated.
£842.00
The Ball family
Aug 29, 2024
Top man Ash, unfortunately the places have all gone, otherwise I would have been your pacesetter!! X
£30.00
Martin Lakeman
Aug 26, 2024
This money was raised by the 5:17 group from Bromsgrove rugby club who did a MND pub crawl which included 13 pubs on Saturday 24th August. Great effort.
£819.00
Jean Bodley
Aug 24, 2024
Donation for zip wire challange. X
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About the fundraiser
Martin Lakeman
Bromsgrove and Worcestershire
I’ve set this crowdfunding page up on behalf of many people, different communities, sporting teams. The one thing that brings us all together, is Scott, one of life’s good guys. We want to make a difference for Scott and his family as well as raising awareness of MND.