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Thanks for visiting my JustGiving page supporting the MND Association.
I am undertaking this challenge to raise money for the MND association. I am doing this because my father was recently diagnosed with this disease, he no longer has full use of his arms.
So everyday in March I am going to walk or run 5km to raise money for this charity.
Sponsor me on here and your money will change the lives of people affected by motor neurone disease in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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Full Story as to why im doing this
After a long and exemplary career as an engineer in the MOD—much of it spent supporting the Silent Service—my dad was finally looking forward to enjoying more free time when he took partial retirement in April 2023.
Just one month later, he began losing strength in one hand. That weakness slowly spread through his arm, and in July 2024, he was given the devastating diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease.
For those unfamiliar, MND is an incurable, degenerative disease that gradually takes away muscle control, ultimately leading to paralysis. There is currently no cure.
At present, my dad has lost almost all use of his arms. While the progression appears stable for now, the reality of this disease is always there. He has had to fully retire as he is no longer able to work, he has had to sell his Harley Davidson and give up nearly all his hobbies as he is no longer able to enjoy them. With the exception of drink, fortunately with a straw he can still enjoy that!
Because of this, I’m setting myself a challenge: 5km every day throughout March, walking or running—rain or shine—to raise money for MND Association and to support those living with this cruel condition.
If you’re able to support in any way, I’d be incredibly grateful. Every donation helps fund research and provide vital support to families affected by MND.