Twelve months ago I received an unexpected diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease, a life limiting illness. In that short space of time I have lost the use of my arms and legs, can breath only with the support of a ventilator and am slowly losing my voice. Despite what appears terrible, and indeed it is, I remain upbeat (and indeed alive) thanks in part to the incredible support provided to my family and I by both the MND Association and the North Midlands MND Care and Research Network (itself part funded by the charity). 

Having worked for HSBC up until my diagnosis, I set them the challenge of abseiling their new head office in aid of MND.  Both they and I were game for the challenge, and I saw no good reason to allow my loss of mobility to prevent that. 

Therefore, on 28 June, 100 colleagues and I will be abseiling down the 10 floors of the atrium at HSBC UK, 1 Centenary Square in Birmingham. I would greatly appreciate your donations in order to support this great cause.