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. ALS (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis) is a specific form of MND (Motor Neuron Disease) and accounts for 70% of MND.

Although there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life.

My Uncle Eric lost his battle to ALS early this year. I always admired his sense of humour, which he kept throughout his fight (and ensured he could still smoke cigars):

I know so many others have been impacted by this horrible disease.

I'm sharing some more information on how your donation could help someone living with MND. More information below:

£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