I have had two recent experiences with MND, and both were tragic. 

A good friend, George Daldry, lost his wife a few years ago to MND. It was devastating for George and his family.  However, their dignity and bravery in dealing with this brutal disease (we need to find a cure) was humbling beyond words. 

A year or two later, David Hicks was diagnosed, and in his last few months,  I spent a night on his boat. We drank and reminisced about his time in greeting cards and drank some more. This was before David sent me to bed at 4 am because I kept falling asleep. I remind you that he was the sick guy! Like George, David’s courage and lack of self-pity was equally humbling. 

I intend to walk the 25 miles (hopefully) for George and David...