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Phil's (& Olly’s) Head Shave for Motor Neurone Disease Association

Philip Miller is raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association
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Head Shave · 21 May 2024

Motor Neurone Disease moves fast. It takes away time, it takes away independence and it has no cure. Every day we support people affected by MND. We fund ground-breaking research. We campaign for better care. We’re here for everyone who needs us. Because with MND, every day matters.

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I'm asking my UK friends to support this and my US friends to support Target ALS, a charity set up by the ex CEO of Bloomberg Dan Doctoroff. ( https://www.justgiving.com/page/philip-miller-als-head-shave )

Note: Bloomberg's employee giving program will help match funds I raise for Target ALS and Motor Neurone Disease Association.

So in August 2021 I was diagnosed with MND initially with speech symptoms. Almost 3 years later the disease has progressed to my limbs, but I'm still here.

My employer Bloomberg have been amazing and I'm still working. In fact my friend Peter Elliot will be shaving me at Bloomberg in New York on the 21st of May.

The local MND group have been very supportive although we've lost a few friends to the condition since I've been there.

Update: Olly Akins, my wife’s cousin who also has MND, will be also shaving his head on the 21st May

All this was inspired by my friend Scott Soper who also shaved his head. If he did it I had to follow. ( https://www.justgiving.com/page/scott-soper-1710703034444 )

Thank you for your support.

The 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. By sponsoring me your money will help people affected by Motor Neurone Disease. Once you donate, JustGiving will send your money directly to the MND Association. Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and secure, your details are safe - they'll never sell them or send unwanted emails. Thank you again

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