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MND Scotland Named Official Charity Partner for new Stirling Running Festival

13/05/2025

The William Wallace Running Festival is the combined forces of Peter Ness, an experienced Race Director and owner of Scurry Events, and Gregg, Craig and Graham Coull of the family operated You Can Sport, the leading event announcing and endurance sports coaching business based in the City of Stirling.

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2022 with Board member Myles Fitt

We spoke to Myles Fitt, one of our amazing trustees, who next month, will be celebrating his one-year anniversary as a member of the Board.

MND Scotland funded project to explore crucial aspect of MND

Dr Jenna Gregory joins our community of researchers to investigate the communication between nerve cells and microglia.

Bearsden man publishes book in memory of beloved wife

Alan is raising money for MND Scotland by donating all profits from his latest book, ‘The Girl by the Grand Canal – The Four Seasons of Venice’.

Research suggests increased risk of MND in international rugby players

Researchers have found that former international-level rugby players may be more likely to develop motor neuron disease.

National Scottish survey launched for people affected by MND

MND Scotland launches national survey to explore challenges facing people affected by MND across Scotland.

MND-SMART becomes UK’s biggest ever MND clinical trial

Landmark MND clinical drug trial recruits 400 people with motor neuron disease, making it the biggest of its kind.

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield’s ‘Ultra 7 in 7’ challenge for MND charities

The former rugby league star is gearing-up for 7 Ultra marathons in 7 days to raise funds for motor neuron disease research.

New drug shows promise in slowing the progression of MND

Scientists believe a new genetically-targeted therapy could be a turning point for people living with motor neuron disease.

Dunfermline woman living with MND ready to take on Kiltwalk

Moira is taking on the Edinburgh Kiltwalk as a way of supporting other people across Scotland affected by MND.

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