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Carers Week – We’re here to make time count

At MND Scotland, we know that carers are at the heart of the support network of someone living with MND.

Support Scotland’s MND charity

Some of you will be aware that the MND Association has asked their members to vote, at their AGM on 8th July, on a proposal to register as a charity in Scotland.

Volunteers Week – The Value of Volunteering

It’s Volunteers’ Week! This is an annual event that takes place between 1-7 June to recognise and celebrate all the volunteer contributions that take place across the UK.

“This was for my dad, and for every family going through the same thing.”

Greenock Firefighter Complete UK’s Highest Mountain in Honour of Father Who Battled Motor Neuron Disease

Fife Friends Take on 1,700-mile ‘Rat Run’ Challenge in support of MND Scotland

Four friends from Cupar, Fife, are preparing to take on an incredible motoring chal-lenge to raise vital funds and awareness for leading Scottish motor neuron disease charity, MND Scotland.

“At the end of the challenge, if I’m tired or hurting, that’s temporary. What people with MND go through isn’t. That’s why I’m doing it.”

Kevin Morrison, 39, from Elgin, is set to take on an incredible feat at this year’s Edinburgh Marathon Festival (EMF).

“I remember the day. It was absolutely the saddest moment of my life.”

Galashiels Academy PE Teacher Prepares for Edinburgh Half-Marathon Following Father’s MND Diagnosis

Jinky’s Journey event raises over £20,000 for Celtic Foundation and MND Scotland

On Bank Holiday Monday, 4 May 2026, over 70 wonderful fundraisers took to the streets of North Lanarkshire in the sunshine and headed to Glasgow’s East End, to honour a Celtic legend, while raising vital funds for two hugely important causes.

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).

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