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Kirkcaldy man takes on Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon to honour legacy of childhood friend and MND campaigner, Gordon Aikman

03/04/2025

Kenney Collins, 38, from Kirkcaldy, will participate in the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon this year in memory of Gordon Aikman, and hopes to raise funds for MND Scotland to help other families affected by motor neuron disease in Scotland.

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.

Indya’s Himalayas Hike for Gran with MND

Indya is walking in her grandmother’s footsteps by trekking through the Annapurna region of the Himalayas, to raise funds for the charity MND Scotland.

Montrose brothers to walk 120 Miles in honour of dad living with MND

The three brothers will cover between 26 and 30 miles a day before arriving at Celtic Park ahead of Celtic match against Hearts.

Existing drug shows potential as new MND therapy

A repurposed drug was found to protect motor neurons in a study funded by MND Scotland.

Church Pastor opens up about life with MND

Colin is bravely sharing his story to help raise awareness of motor neuron disease.

East Lothian Man to Play 40 ‘Fast4’ Tennis Matches in Memory of Brother

Stuart’s ‘Fast4’ tennis challenge will finish in Orkney, the place his brother had called home.

MND Scotland Chairman Set to Conquer Monster Triathlon

Ahead of Sunday's monster event, our Chairman is closing in on his £40,000 fundraising goal.

£4.25 million grant kick starts UK-wide effort to end MND

MND Scotland is part of a new collaborative partnership which has awarded £4.25 million to MND researchers.

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