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Local man with motor neuron disease will use a wheelchair pushed by his son to reach the finish line of his seventh marathon

07/04/2025

Michael will participate in this year's Edinburgh Marathon for first time together with his son Andrew who will push him along the whole route in a sports wheelchair. Michael will be running his seventh marathon, while Andrew will be participating in his third. Andrew has also completed several ultra marathons, including the West Highland Way twice.

Nurse John makes music in memory of his dad

The frontman of an Ayrshire band tells the story of how his dad's MND diagnosis inspired him to become a nurse.

Ibrox fans raise £23,110.32 in memory of Fernando

Football fans have raised a record-breaking total for MND Scotland in memory of Fernando Riksen.

Marina’s 55-mile trek in memory of Kath

A Davidsons Chemists employee is preparing to take on a 55-mile walk in memory of her former colleague.

Ultra Challenge for Marathon Mum in aid of MND

Fife Mum is taking on a gruelling ultra-marathon along the coast of Tiree, for charity MND Scotland.

Dalbeattie duo “Would Walk 500 miles” for MND

Mother-daughter duo, Kate and Olivia, are taking on a 500-mile walk in memory of Kevin.

Sixty’s the magic number for Fran on fundraising challenge

Fran's 'Summit Special' 60 peak in 60 days fundraising event raises over £3,500 for MND Scotland.

10-year-old taking action to cure MND

Darcey from Edinburgh completed her sponsored silence in memory of her Grandpa for MND Action Week.

Callum’s six challenges for MND Scotland

An Aberdeenshire man is taking on six challenges in memory of his dad.

Charity spirit: Scots family distiller pledges MND Scotland support

Arbikie Distillery to make on-going donation to MND Scotland from AK's gin sales.

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