In July 2025, our dad, the person I look up to most in life, was diagnosed with MND. It’s devastating for him and the many people that care so much about him. I want myself and so many others to show as much support to him and MND association as possible. A marathon is a great fundraising challenge, but a marathon is simply the start. Raising money and awareness for this cause is a huge motivation, the work they do and support they give is invaluable. I never really ask for anything from anyone, but if I ask for one thing in life, it would be to support dad and the MND association.

Here is more about MND for those who may not know too much at this point;

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.

We need your support.

£120 could provide an overbed table, making it easier for someone with MND to eat, drink and read safely and comfortably in bed

£280 could fund the coordination of care for someone with MND at a Care Centre for a year

£500 could provide a tablet device with specialist communication software, allowing someone to communicate with loved ones