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Multimillion-pound partnership breaks down barriers in MND research

13/10/2026

Motor neuron disease (MND) is one of the most complex challenges in medical research. While excellent work is taking place across the globe, no single researcher or organisation can solve it alone.

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.

Glasgow Man will run the Loch Ness Marathon for MND Scotland in memory of beloved Godmother

Ryan Kelly, 33, is taking on the epic Loch Ness Marathon this year in memory of his godmother, Sharon Aiken, who sadly died in 2021. Ryan aims to raise vital funds and awareness for MND Scotland - the charity that supported Sharon and her family throughout her motor neuron disease (MND) diagnosis.

Motor neuron disease research event ‘kicks off’ at Celtic Park this September

Scotland’s motor neuron disease charity, MND Scotland, is hosting a free, interactive, and educational local research event at Celtic Park, Glasgow, on Thursday 11 September 2025, from 2pm to 5pm, thanks to support from Celtic FC.

Edzell GP will take on epic cycling challenge in support of friend living with motor neuron disease

Dr. Marc Jacobs, 60, a GP partner of Edzell Health Centre, is training for the upcoming Ride the North cycle challenge this August at Glamis Castle, Angus.

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