Thank you for visiting our just giving page!

We are raising money for a charity which is very close to our hearts, the Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA). MND is both fatal and rapidly progressing, attacking the nerves which control movement and therefore preventing the muscles from working. Mobility, speech, and breathing are heavily affected. A third of those diagnosed with MND will die from the disease within one year more than half within two. Currently there is no cure but we believe that one exists – we just need funding to enable to vital research to continue.

Our dad was diagnosed with MND in June 2019, news which devastated our family. Anyone who knows our dad, Mark Devereux, will know that he is a fighter and will not give in to MND or let it define him. We see strength in our dad every day as he overcomes every challenge he faces with MND, no matter how tough. He has been one of our biggest supporters throughout both of our lives (not always giving the standard dad advice!!), and has taught us to have no fears, to go after every opportunity, and to constantly better ourselves! Dad has always lived his life to the absolute fullest and he is not ready to give up now - and we will not give up raising awareness & fund-raising until a cure is found.  

We have decided to run the Rob Burrows Marathon on 14^th May 2023 (Leah’s 30^th birthday!). The very least we can do is raise funds for this cause and work towards that life changing cure. It cannot be put into words what it would mean for a cure to be found, and to see our dad’s health return. A huge party will be on the cards when we get there! 

We massively appreciate and will be forever grateful for any support you can give whether it be a donation, sharing our page, or cheering us on at the finish line after we complete the 26.2miles! 

It’s time to beat MND!