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Ayrshire man to run local marathon in honour of families affected by motor neuron disease (MND)

24/03/2026

Twenty-five-year-old, Thomas Lindsay, from Ayrshire, is taking on an incredible marathon this weekend, running a round trip from Ayr to Troon beach. He is taking on the challenge to help raise important funds for MND Scotland in honour of family friends who have been affected by motor neuron disease (MND).

Keen runner from Edinburgh will take part in the Wellington Marathon, New Zealand, in honour of father who battled motor neuron disease

Andrew Wonnacot, 58, grew up in Leith, Edinburgh. He moved to New Zealand at the age of 37 and works for a civil engineering company specialising in infrastructure. He has an older brother, Mike, and younger sister, Angie, and three children, Liam, Zack, and Leith - named in tribute to his Scottish roots.

MND Scotland welcomes Care Reform (Scotland) Bill fast-tracking for people with a terminal illness

Amendment 69, brought forward by Scottish Labour MSP, Paul Sweeney, ensures everyone living with a terminal illness is entitled to a priority care assessment, and expeditious reassessment if their needs change.

“We are on this journey, but it helps to know the MND community is there for you”: Stuart shares his story this Carer’s Week

This week, MND Scotland is acknowledging the commitment, strength and resilience of over 700,000 unpaid carers in Scotland who provide vital support to family members, friends and loved ones with needs. One of those carers is Stuart Mactaggart. Stuart cares for his wife, Claire, following a motor neuron disease diagnosis.

Volunteering, Work That Matters

It’s Volunteers’ Week, an annual event that helps us recognise and celebrate all the volunteer contributions that takes place in the UK. We want to thank, appreciate, and celebrate the time, effort and dedication of our volunteers at MND Scotland and the work they’ve put into helping people affected by MND and supporting our cause.

Biomarkers blog from Rob Layfield

Professor Rob Layfield is an experienced motor neuron disease (MND) researcher and has been studying mechanisms involved in neurodegeneration for over 30 years. Rob and his lab have received funding from multiple agencies and charities to further their research into MND, looking at changes in proteins and the effect which this has on other cell processes, helping to move our understanding of MND forward.

MND Scotland and Barrhead Housing announce year-long charity partnership

MND Scotland and Barrhead Housing are proud to announce an exciting new charity partnership aimed at raising vital funds and awareness for people affected by motor neuron disease (MND) throughout Scotland.

Ice Bucket Challenge – Lets Go Again!

MND Scotland's 'A Dip a Day in May' challenge is back! As supporters take the daily plunge, and a 'wave' of new participants join in for the original Ice Bucket Challenge - this time with a focus on mental health - we want to reflect on why the challenge was started in the first place.

Response to Clinical Studies Group (CSG) statement on MIROCALS

Following the publication of the MIROCALS trial data in the Lancet on Friday, 9 May, MND Scotland welcomes the prompt response from the Clinical Studies Group (CSG).

MND Scotland’s Fun Run is back – and this year, it’s double the fun!

MND Scotland is excited to announce not one, but two Fun Run events this year! The first Fun Run will take place in Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow, on Saturday 6 September 2025, and the second will be held in Lochore Meadows Country Park, Fife, on Saturday 20 September 2025.

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