The Newcastle Sober Socials family are taking on the Yorkshire 3 peaks in one day for one of our fabulous group members, Janine who has MND

MND hit her and her family like a ton of bricks on September 19th when she was given this terminal diagnosis. Janine has always been strong, fit and FIERCELY independent, taking on the world and all its prejudices like a steamroller!

There is currently no cure for motor neuron disease. She describes it as a living hell, trapped in her own body, a prison, her brain working and willing her to do things and her body failing her.

Yet there is hope.

Sheffield researchers 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.

The day Janine was diagnosed with MND, she read this...

"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.”

Janine says “I cannot countenance my life without my son & my husband, my whole family and friends really! I need to be able to look my gorgeous son in the eye and tell him I'm doing all I can to make this countdown to a cure come ever closer. In October, my family and I found out that 100% of any fundraising I do can go directly to SITraN via the MND Association and this is where I hope your generous donations will go.”

Dear friends, please help us to fund this much needed research and support Janine

No matter what amount, every penny counts! And the act of sharing and raising awareness is AS IMPORTANT! 👏👌💙🧡

Thank you a🧡💕