What is MND?

Motor Neurone Disease is a wasting disease. It attacks the nerves that control movement in different parts of the body. There have been advances in research in recent years which gives hopes that prevention or cure may be found. I am raising funds that will contribute to research and support of sufferers in the Bournemouth area. For more information see MNDA HQ site and the local branch at East Dorset and New Forest MNDA branch. For details of the ride follow this link: Paris to Geneva. This will be in memory of my mother and Ruth's father, both of whom suffered with MND.

Wednesday, 29 August 2012

How frustrating it must be ..

Just a short post. The paralympics have been opened by Stephen Hawking. He is probably the most high profile victim of MND. And although his body is clearly suffering, equally clearly, his mind is as alert and active as ever. This is the frustration that so many people find when they are struck down with MND. Slowly (in some cases more quickly), the body stops working and the body can't keep up.


This is why I'm raising money for both support and research. The support aspect will help to equip people with the the gadgets that make it possible for them to live a life that is as close to normal as possible. The money for research will help to find the cause and possible cures for this horrible condition.


Take all look at Pauline Hardy's blog which is very honest. Look at Maria's facebook page which gives day to day reflections. See what Liam Dwyer is doing with his web site. All three have been diagnosed with MND for various lengths of time. And then, maybe, you can visit my JustGiving page, if you have not already done so?


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