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Since 1998 we have committed £8.6 million to motor neuron disease (MND) research, only made possible by our incredible donors and fundraisers.
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Event
MND Scotland Comedy Night
29/11/2026
Get ready for a night of big laughs for a great cause!
Event
Jinky’s Journey
04/05/2026
Celtic FC Foundation and MND Scotland Team Up for Jimmy Johnstone 20th Anniversary Event.
Event
5K your way
05/09/2026
Join us as we continue our annual MND Scotland Family Fun Run for 2026 in Glasgow, this year it's a 5k to do your way!
No one should experience the devastation of an illness like MND
We’re working to find meaningful new treatments for MND, but we need your help.
No one should experience the devastation of an illness like MND
We’re working to find meaningful new treatments for motor neuron disease (MND), but we need your help.
Latest news and updates
New PhD Studentship: Exploring Gut Tissue Biomarkers for Earlier ALS Diagnosis
MND Scotland has partnered with LifeArc, to fund a new PhD Studentship. Dr Marta Vallejo at Heriot-Watt University will receive almost £100,000 to explore whether changes in gut tissue can provide early warning signs of motor neuron disease (MND).
“It’s not just about raising funds it’s about raising awareness so people can reach out and get support when they need it”
Will Mackie, 44, is preparing for the challenge of a lifetime – an unsupported 3000-mile row from La Gomera, Canary Islands, to the Island of Antigua, Caribbean, as part of the World’s Toughest Row in December 2026.
“MND doesn’t care which football team you support. It can affect every family, every background”
On Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May 2026, MND Scotland and Celtic FC Foundation will host “Jinky’s Journey”, a 7mile walk from Viewpark to Celtic Park celebrating the life and legacy of the late Celtic Football Club legend Jimmy “Jinky” Johnstone, who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) in 2001.
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