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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.

New report highlights accessible housing needs for people with MND

MND Scotland's new accessible housing report urges the Scottish government to take action now.

Mum in need of accessible home calls for government action

A 27-year-old mother of two, living with MND, is fighting for a wheelchair accessible home, that is big enough for her growing family.

Bereaved wife calls for change on accessible housing crisis

Marie, who spent her last months with her husband washing him on their garden decking with buckets of water, is calling for government change.

24-hour sponsored silence in memory of mum with MND

As part of the MND24 challenge, MND Scotland trustee, Debbie Atkins, will stay silent for 24-hours, on what would have been mother's 90th birthday.

World’s first voice banking e-book launched for people with MND

A new book has been designed and developed to help preserve the voices of people living with MND in a short, friendly process.

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Celebrating the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Dr Esther Hobson

We spoke to Dr Hobson about Telehealth in MND, her experience as a woman working in science and her work to improve the lives of those living with MND.

Jogging Jambo to Run 50 Miles for MND Scotland

The lifelong Heart of Midlothian F.C. supporter will run from Tynecastle Park to Ibrox Stadium to raise money for people living with MND.

£250,000 Boost for MND Research Partnership

MND Scotland invests £250,000 into a new partnership, aimed at speeding up the development of effective MND treatments.

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