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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.

Update on Ellorarxine

During 2024, encouraging research was published by the Universities of Durham and Aberdeen that demonstrated that a new drug, Ellorarxine, was able to reduce the death of rodent neurons grown in a dish, including those containing an alteration found in some forms of MND.

Telehealth in MND (TiM) project delivers tool for supporting care for people with MND

An MND Scotland funded research project awarded to the University of Sheffield has helped develop a new tool for supporting care for people with MND.

MND-SMART update on amantadine

Following a review of stage 1 interim analysis data for amantadine, it has been decided that amantadine will continue to be evaluated as part of the MND-SMART trial.

What did attendees think of the LEARN local events?

To round up the local events our Research Lead, Paul Jensen, has brought together some quotes from attendees, who kindly shared with us their thoughts on what the events meant to them.

Statement on Assisted Dying from MND Scotland CEO, Rachel Maitland

The topic of assisted dying is receiving a significant amount of media attention due to legislation currently before both the UK and Scottish Parliaments.

MND Scotland project highlights need for individualised support for those caring for loved ones with MND

The project, carried out at the University of East Anglia by Professor Eneida Mioshi and Dr Polly Trucco, aimed to identify key factors influencing anticipatory grief to better support unpaid family carers and inform future interventions and research.

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