I have decided to take the half marathon challenge to push myself and prove I can do it!  In doing so, I wanted to take the opportunity to raise some money for a member of my extended family who has Motor Neurone Disease (MND) and has set up a charity to help those in a similar position: The North East Motor Neurone Disease Trust.

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive condition that damages the nervous system, leaving muscles wasted and weak. This generally occurs in arms or legs initially, some groups of muscles being affected more than others. Some people may develop weakness and wasting in the muscles supplying the face and throat, causing problems with speech and difficulty chewing and swallowing. MND is generally a steadily progressive disease, but the rate of progression varies greatly from one person to another.

 

The main aim of the trust is to is to brighten the lives of those living with or affected by MND, more information can be found on its website: www.nemndt.co.uk

 

Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.

So please dig deep and donate now.

Thank you,

Emma