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Local supporter organises charity afternoon tea in memory of beloved mother, raising over £4000 for MND Scotland

Sharon Watson, 59, from Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, recently organised a heartfelt charity afternoon tea with the support of family and friends in memory of mum, Phyllis Shaw, raising over £4000 of vital funds for MND Scotland.  

Pushing the boat out for motor neuron disease – inspired by rugby legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, supporter completes seven half marathons to raise funds for MND Scotland

Shetland Islands local, Jeff Dobson has completed the incredible challenge of running seven marathons in seven days, in support of his father who is living with motor neuron disease (MND).  

MND Scotland supporter takes on Everest Base Camp Trek in memory of friend

Mother of two, Kelly Huxtable, 51, from South Ayrshire, is preparing to embark on an extraordinary journey to Everest Base Camp on 30 November 2024 to honour the memory of her friend, Elizabeth Casagranda (‘Betty’ to those close to her), who bravely fought against motor neuron disease (MND), and to help raise important funds for MND Scotland.  

MND Scotland and Anatomical Society funded project to investigate ways to try slow disease progression by helping motor neurons regrow

Dr Murray and her PhD student, Ernie Ho, are testing the theory that, if motor neurons can be stimulated to regrow, it could help slow the progression of motor neuron disease (MND).

“The Proclaimers walked 500 miles – we walked 500 more!”

Alloa Team Leader for Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Sharon Lapsley, talks about fundraising and getting active for MND Scotland for much-loved friend and colleague, David Irvine. 

Local Hero with motor neuron disease takes on AJ Bell Great Scottish Run with support from family

In a remarkable display of strength and solidarity, Mert Zorlu, a courageous man battling motor neuron disease (MND), will participate in the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run this year in aid of MND Scotland.  

Publication of MND-SMART results in The Lancet Neurology

We welcome the timely publication of the MND-SMART trial results on memantine and trazodone in The Lancet Neurology. 

Gordon Aikman Scholarship develops MND-specific Future Care Plan

Funding that honours the late motor neuron disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has delivered an MND-specific future care plan.  

MIROCALS update – September 2024

As we enter September 2024, the data from the MIROCALS clinical trial has still not been submitted to an academic journal for publication, which would make the data available for the public and researchers worldwide.