News Archive - MND Scotland

South Ayrshire man, Calum, Embarks on Journey to Paris Marathon for MND Scotland

Calum Scoular, a dedicated supporter of MND Scotland, is preparing for the Schneider Electric Marathon of Paris on 13 April 2025, to honour the legacy of teacher and dear friend, Donald Grewar, who died in 2019 after a brave 5-year battle with motor neuron disease.

Further update on ellorarxine

There has been ongoing coverage in the UK media of an early-stage compound, ellorarxine, that targets the retinoic acid receptor (RAR).

A blog from MND researcher, Dr Ratko Radakovic

In 2024 Dr Ratko Radakovic was awarded the Young Investigator award, at the ENCALS MND symposium in Stockholm, in recognition of his important research into apathy in MND.

Aberdeen couple, Leah and Ryan, have raised over £5000 in their inspiring fundraising journey in memory of loved ones affected by motor neuron disease

MND Scotland, the leading charity in Scotland dedicated to supporting individuals with motor neuron disease (MND) and their families and friends, is proud to celebrate the remarkable fundraising efforts of Leah and Ryan Stott, and their contribution to the charity’s vision of a world without MND by raising over £5,000.

Ayrshire man helps raise £30k at charity golf day for families affected by motor neuron disease

Thanks to the incredible generosity of participants and supporters, a Charity Golf Day organised by Andy Huxtable on 22nd October 2024 at the prestigious Royal Troon Golf Club, raised an impressive £30,000 of vital funds for MND Scotland.

MND Scotland supporter is ‘socking it to motor neuron disease’

Gemma Catton, 42, from Ellon, Aberdeenshire has raised a collective total of £25,000 for MND Scotland - a milestone they celebrate in honour of her mother. Gemma’s current fundraising initiative, titled "Sock It To MND," revolves around her passion for collecting and wearing socks. Since 1st January 2024, she has committed to wearing a different pair of socks each day. She has recently completed a full year, showcasing a total of 366 unique pairs of socks throughout 2024; 36 pairs with penguin designs; 45 featuring dogs; 86 showcasing beloved childhood characters; and 33 pairs of Christmas-themed socks.

MND Scotland supporter successfully completes Everest Base Camp Trek

Kelly Huxtable, 51, from South Ayrshire, undertook the adventure in December 2024 in memory of her friend, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Casagranda, who bravely fought against motor neuron disease (MND), and to help raise important funds for the charity.

Student Honours Late Father with Marathon to Raise Funds for MND Scotland

Abbi Noone, a 21-year-old from Gourock, Renfrewshire, will run the prestigious TCS London Marathon on 27 April 2025, to honour the memory of her father, Mark, who battled motor neuron disease (MND). By taking on this challenge, she aims to help other families affected by the disease by raising vital funds for MND Scotland.

Update on Ellorarxine

During 2024, encouraging research was published by the Universities of Durham and Aberdeen that demonstrated that a new drug, Ellorarxine, was able to reduce the death of rodent neurons grown in a dish, including those containing an alteration found in some forms of MND.

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