Thanks for taking the time to visit our JustGiving page. I received an email from MNDA offering me a place in the Great North Run 2023. That's right - a total of 13.1 miles or 21.082 kilometres.  At first I thought, no way, the longest distance run I've ever entered was 10 kilometres   This is more than double that. It's going to be a huge personal challenge.  But then I thought, my husband, Ken, is facing ever more challenges on a daily basis.  And if he can battle on through it, then so can I. It's going to be a memorable and emotional day, as my son James is entering with me. So we're a team. We're training individually and we've got almost 12 months to get half marathon fit. Your support and donations mean the world.  We need to raise money to fund vital research into Motor Neurone Disease. We need to raise awareness.  There is no cure. It is always fatal. There is no effective treatment. It kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis. It is a rapidly progressing neurological disease which attacks the nerves that control movement (motor neurones) so that muscles no longer work. Mental abilities and senses are not usually affected and therefore patients generally remain aware of their deteriorating physical condition. Ken remained undiagnosed for over 5 years and has been living with MND for over 7 years. This disease is indiscriminate.  It could affect you or a loved one in the future. Your donations will help researchers gain a better understanding of this condition. Thank you in advance ☺️ 🙏

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