An active runner, cyclist and outdoor enthusiast for most of her life, in late 2023, Cath/Cathy/Catherine/Mum, was struck with Motor Neurone Disease, severely affecting her lower limbs, leaving her unable to walk.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a rare and incurable condition that progressively damages parts of the nervous system that send messages to your muscles telling them what to do. This leads to muscle weakness, often deteriorating the muscles completely. 5000 adults in the UK are affected a year, including Rugby League player, Rob Burrow, who has very quickly become an inspiration to Cath and her family.

Cath now spends much of her time in a wheelchair, and needs constant care. Despite this, Cath is determined to pursue her love of the outdoors and her active lifestyle as much as she can, so has decided to partner with her husband Alan, to take on some iconic running events. Beginning in September, Cath and Alan will take on the Great North Run in their specially prepared running wheelchair built in the MND Association's navy and orange colour scheme.

A cure for this debilitating disease is only a few years away. Perhaps still too far for Cath, and certainly not soon enough for Rob Burrow. Any donation will support the MND Association to pay for the numerous aids that are required to help Cath and others affected, maintain a quality of life. Further, it will support the research aimed to discover new treatments, and ultimately a cure for this horrible disease.

Thank you for visiting my JustGiving page supporting the MND Association. The MND Association focus on improving access to care, research and campaigning for those people living with or affected by MND in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. By sponsoring me your money will help people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to the MND Association. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure, your details are safe - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Thank you again.