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MND Scotland supporter is ‘socking it to motor neuron disease’

Gemma Catton, 42, from Ellon, Aberdeenshire has raised a collective total of £25,000 for MND Scotland - a milestone they celebrate in honour of her mother. Gemma’s current fundraising initiative, titled "Sock It To MND," revolves around her passion for collecting and wearing socks. Since 1st January 2024, she has committed to wearing a different pair of socks each day. She has recently completed a full year, showcasing a total of 366 unique pairs of socks throughout 2024; 36 pairs with penguin designs; 45 featuring dogs; 86 showcasing beloved childhood characters; and 33 pairs of Christmas-themed socks.

MND Scotland supporter successfully completes Everest Base Camp Trek

Kelly Huxtable, 51, from South Ayrshire, undertook the adventure in December 2024 in memory of her friend, Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Casagranda, who bravely fought against motor neuron disease (MND), and to help raise important funds for the charity.

Student Honours Late Father with Marathon to Raise Funds for MND Scotland

Abbi Noone, a 21-year-old from Gourock, Renfrewshire, will run the prestigious TCS London Marathon on 27 April 2025, to honour the memory of her father, Mark, who battled motor neuron disease (MND). By taking on this challenge, she aims to help other families affected by the disease by raising vital funds for MND Scotland.

MND Scotland receives £25,000 boost from Apache

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

Dundee drag queen takes on London marathon for MND Scotland

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.

Brave woman completes Edinburgh Kiltwalk just months after losing husband to motor neuron disease

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.

Local supporter organises charity afternoon tea in memory of beloved mother, raising over £4000 for MND Scotland

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.

Pushing the boat out for motor neuron disease – inspired by rugby legend Kevin Sinfield CBE, supporter completes seven half marathons to raise 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).

MND Scotland supporter takes on Everest Base Camp Trek in memory of friend

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.

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