Since taking part in the ice bucket challenge last year a family friend, Joff Machell, has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and I want to do more to help.

So this July, I will be standing on the top wing of a biplane and taking to the skies at 150mph, just me strapped to the top wing and a whole load of adrenaline! — all to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association. My target is £3,500, and I'd really appreciate your help to reach this.

Every day 6 people in the UK are told they have this life-limiting condition for which there is currently no cure. It is a cruel condition that robs people of their movement, speech, and independence. Within months they may lose their ability to walk, talk or even breathe. You may have heard about MND because of famous rugby players like Lewis Moodie, Doddie Weir, and Rob Burrows but it can happen to anyone.

I'm doing this to support my parents' friend and orthodontic colleague, Joff Machell, who is living with MND. Watching Joff’s face this illness with such incredible courage and dignity has moved us all deeply, and I want to join him in raising money for the MNDA charity.

Every penny I raise will go directly to the MNDA, which funds vital research, provides support to people living with MND, and campaigns for better care. There is currently no cure — but with your help, we can bring that day closer.

Please donate whatever you can. No amount is too small, and every contribution means the world to me, to Joff and to all the MND community. Thank you so much. 💙

Please follow Joff's story and his amazing fund raising efforts at:

http://www.youtube.com/@joffmachell

insta - joffmachell