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Project exploring traumatic brain injury and risk of developing MND publishes results

Researchers at the University of Glasgow have published a large-scale population study examining the relationship between traumatic brain injury and the risk of developing motor neuron disease (MND).

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“Walk to Work for MND”: Alexander Middleton’s 90 Mile Challenge for MND Scotland

For some people the daily commute to work is a routine part of life. But for Alexander Middleton, a 32-year-old solicitor from Edinburgh, it became an opportunity to raise awareness and vital funds for a charity that supports individuals and families dealing with a motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis.

LEARN 2025 – Alan Ogg’s blog for MND Scotland

In this blog for MND Scotland, Alan Ogg discusses his connection to motor neuron disease (MND). Alan’s wife, Liz, bravely battled the disease. Alan talks about the impact MND has had, and why it was important for him to attend MND Scotland’s LEARN (Lived Experience and Researcher Network) event at Celtic Park, Glasgow.

Running For Purpose: Son-In-Law Of World Class Artist Will Take on Half Marathon for MND Scotland

Next month, Russ Ball will participate in the Bournemouth Half Marathon in support of his father-in-law, Mark Fennell. A former art director turned full-time world-class portrait artist, Mark is living with Frontotemporal Dementia with motor neuron disease (FTD-MND).

“Not Fast, Just Furious”: Friends Rally Together for Mum Living With MND

A group of childhood friends from Hertfordshire are preparing to take on the epic Tough Mudder challenge to help raise funds for MND Scotland, inspired by their friend Callum’s mother, Linda Cruickshank, who was diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND) in March this year.

Scotland’s leading motor neuron disease charity to host second research event in Edinburgh

MND Scotland is hosting a free, interactive, and educational local research event in Edinburgh at Tynecastle Park on Tuesday 7 October 2025, from 2pm to 5pm, thanks to support from Heart of Midlothian F.C.

“For My Dad, Geordie” – Airdrie woman to skydive in memory of her father

Ten years after losing her father, Fiona Drummond has completed a 10,000-foot skydive challenge in Auchterarder on 6 September to honour his memory. Fiona wanted to raise funds for MND Scotland, the charity that supported her family following his motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis and raised over £1000 already.

Scotland’s leading motor neuron disease charity to host second research event in Aberdeen

The Lived Experience and Researcher Network (LEARN), organised by MND Scotland and supported by Aberdeen FC, brings together people affected by MND and local MND researchers.

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