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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.

Son’s 24 hour stream in memory of Dad

The stream was organised to raise money for MND Scotland and remember dad who spent last months confined to a chair.

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.

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.

Why I’m taking on the ‘No Alcohol in January Challenge’

Communications Officer, Oliver Meades, shares his motivation for taking on MND Scotland's first 'No Alcohol in January Challenge'

Son takes on Ironman challenge for father living with MND

Son training hard in preparation for 140.6-mile challenge.

Youth footy team’s charity spirit in memory of Carol

Melanie's pride at son's football fundraising for MND Scotland.

One thousand miles for Cath

Linlithgow friends complete mammoth 16-day tandem cycle, from Land’s End to John O’Groats.

Stewart’s ‘Trade Up’ challenge for MND

Kilsyth man's challenge to trade his way from guitar pick to guitar for MND Scotland.

Hearts reveal new kit with MND Scotland logo

Heart of Midlothian's new kit has MND Scotland's logo featured front and centre.