Anyone who knows me knows I struggle to stay silent for longer than a minute which is why I’m taking part in MND’s Silence Speaks.

Losing a beloved family member to this cruel disease and witnessing the amazing strength that Rob Burrows has recently shown throughout his battle with MND has inspired me to fundraise as much as possible for this charity.

The first symptom of MND that my grandad had was loss of speech which is why I’ve chosen this method of fundraising (I also think I’d find this harder than training for a marathon as I really cannot keep quiet).

October is also Silence Speaks month for MND which highlights how over 80% of people with MND will experience difficulty speaking and communicating.

I’m planning to spend the weekend silent and also spend a day in work silent.

My grandad meant the world to me and I want to do this in his honour and for all those people who are fighting MND and have lost people to MND.

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.

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