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

22/08/2025

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.

Casting a spotlight on the Edinburgh Brain Bank

Colin Smith, Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Edinburgh, joins us to discuss the important work conducted by the Edinburgh Brain and Tissue Bank.

Fife Netball Coach Raises £3,000 for Mum Living with MND

Morna McMurray has raised over £3,000 for MND Scotland and is now sharing her mum’s story to raise awareness of motor neuron disease.

Coalition Outlines Strategy for Step Change in Motor Neuron Disease Research

The United to End MND coalition has identified a number of key areas to focus on to unlock the ring-fenced MND funding promised by Government

United to End MND Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary

A statement from the United to End MND coalition following the Roundtable with Health and Social Care Secretary Steve Barclay.

New scheme to fund MND research leaders of the future

Four new pre-fellowships are open to budding career researchers to help them continue a career in MND research thanks to funding and support from two MND charities.

MND Warrior Lucy Lintott Smith Awarded BEM

Lucy, who was diagnosed with MND in 2013 when she was just 19 years old, has been honoured with a British Empire Medal for her charitable work.

Renfrewshire Man Runs 500 Miles to Support People Affected by MND

Greg Lee has raised over £15,000 to support people affected by MND after completing the ambitious challenge of running 500 miles.

MND Scotland Funded Project Aims to Reduce Loss of Function in Motor Neurons

PhD Student, Brittany Ellis and supervisor Dr Tatyana Shelkovnikova, join our community of researchers to develop a method of alleviating and preventing damage to axons

United to End MND Funding Announcement

Statement from the United to End MND campaign regarding the UK government's announcement that it will accelerate funding for MND research to help find a cure.

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