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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.

Niamh’s Machu Picchu diary 2017

Our Communications Manager, Niamh Callan, reflects on MND Scotland's trek to Machu Picchu in Peru.

Inverness golf club raises £2,000 after member diagnosed

Kevin Mackintosh, from Torvean Golf Club, helped organise a charity golf day to support MND Scotland.

ScotRail Alliance zips across the Clyde for MND

A team of fundraisers from the ScotRail Alliance have raised more than £4,000 for MND Scotland.

Holyrood Fun Run Record Success

Our annual fun run around Arthur's Seat reached record numbers with over 650 people taking on the 5k route.

Moray woman takes on Andes trek for MND

Pippa Cortis is taking on a six-day Peruvian trek for Lucy Lintott - Scotland's youngest person with MND.

Choirs with purpose

Join MND Scotland in song on the Choirs With Purpose charity Christmas album!

Doddie Weir gets set for MND Fun Run

Rugby legends, Doddie Weir and Scott Hastings, are getting ready for MND Scotland's Fun Run on 27th August.

Aberdeen Dad Prepares for Peru Charity Trek

Mark Albiston is jetting off to Peru in September to trek to Machu Picchu with 25 MND Scotland fundraisers.

Teenager raises funds after teacher diagnosed with MND

South Ayrshire teenager, Calum Scoular, aims to complete his first 10km race for MND Scotland

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