In April I will be attempting to run the 2023 London Marathon to raise awareness and as much money as possible for Motor Neurone Disease Association.  If anyone can donate anything, I'd really appreciate it. 

I personally had never heard of MND when I was first told my Aunty Jill (pictured) had been diagnosed with it back in 2017. I quickly learnt what a brutal disease it is.  MND is terminal, but with the right level of funding researchers believe they can find a cure. Jill was a strong, caring, funny person who spent much of her time with friends, family and helping people with her charity work in Uganda and Romania. I didn't see Jill regularly due the distance apart we lived, but despite the disease taking it's hold, I couldn't help but admire the way Jill handled it with such determination and dignity. I will remember that when I hit bad patches during the marathon. 

Too many people suffer from this disease each year, it would be really great if we can do something to change that.

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a progressive disease that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting.MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. However, not all symptoms necessarily happen to everyone and it is unlikely they will all develop at the same time, or in any specific order.Although there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life.