Professor Donald Cassells died on 25.7.2025. His family was the centre of his universe.

Janine died on 4th August 2025. Until the end she was brave, bright, bold, beautiful. Full of joy and love, especially for her John and Ethan.

In loving memory of Don, we are honoring his legacy through a cause that held deep meaning to him: a memorial fundraiser in the name of his beloved daaughter, Janine.

Rather than sending flowers, Don wished that any tributes be made through donations to this fundraiser. Flowers fade, but the impact of your contribution can live on—supporting a cause close to both their hearts and helping others in the way he and Janine always hoped to.

This memorial is more than a gesture—it's a continuation of his love, his compassion, and the bond he cherished with Janine. Through your generosity, we aim to turn grief into purpose, and memory into lasting change.

Thank you for helping us honour their hope and vision of a world free from MND.

100% of this fundraiser done as part of #TeamJanine's legacy will go directly to SITraN via the MND Association.

Here's some more information about SITraNs.

Sheffield reseaschers are working to make MND history.

The Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience (SITraN) is unlike any other in the world. As yet, no single institution anywhere in the world has developed the necessary critical mass and facilities to exploit the potential of modern neuroscience, the 'post-genome' era, and exciting developments in biomedical therapeutics with a specific focus on MND. SITraN brings a coordinated approach to the development and clinical trialling of new therapies based on rational targets of proven preclinical effectiveness.

Since its opening by Queen Elizabeth II in 2010, SITraN has grown immensely and developed into a leading global facility which is at the forefront of research and expertise, pioneering new treatments for neurodegenerative diseases and bringing new hope to patients and families across the country.

Researchers say:

"A cure for the genetic forms of MND is close, probably 3 years away, and we are hoping for a cure for the sporadic form (90% of patients) within the decade.”

Your generous donation will go directly to SiTRANs

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