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People in Scotland affected by motor neuron disease (MND) are set to benefit from a generous £25,000 donation from Apache North Sea. 

Dundee-born and raised drag queen, Raspberry will take on the prestigious TCS London Marathon in April 2025 to help raise vital funds and awareness for MND Scotland.   

A determined local woman successfully took part in this year’s Edinburgh Kiltwalk to raise vital funds for MND Scotland in memory of her late husband, who tragically lost his battle with motor neuron disease earlier this year.

Sharon Watson, 59, from Annan, Dumfries and Galloway, recently organised a heartfelt charity afternoon tea with the support of family and friends in memory of mum, Phyllis Shaw, raising over £4000 of vital funds for MND Scotland.  

Shetland Islands local, Jeff Dobson has completed the incredible challenge of running seven marathons in seven days, in support of his father who is living with motor neuron disease (MND).  

Mother of two, Kelly Huxtable, 51, from South Ayrshire, is preparing to embark on an extraordinary journey to Everest Base Camp on 30 November 2024 to honour the memory of her friend, Elizabeth Casagranda (‘Betty’ to those close to her), who bravely fought against motor neuron disease (MND), and to help raise important funds for MND Scotland.  

Alloa Team Leader for Skills Development Scotland (SDS), Sharon Lapsley, talks about fundraising and getting active for MND Scotland for much-loved friend and colleague, David Irvine.