MND hit our strong, beautiful Janine on September 19th 2024 when she was given this terminal diagnosis.

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.

We have held events with Janine such as the Wellfield Wander, Tyneside Trot and Music for MND.

In Janine's name, to honour her memory and to leave a lasting legacy, we will continue to fundraise until there is a cure for MND.

100% of any fundraising done by #TeamJanine 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