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Remarkable Woman, Claire Berry, Living with Motor Neuron Disease: A Heartwarming Mother’s Day Tribute

26/03/2025

As Mother's Day approaches, MND Scotland recognises the incredible resilience and strength of women, mothers and caregivers who, despite facing their own challenges, maintain a positive outlook on life and continue to be a source of support and hope for their children, families, and loved ones. This week, MND Scotland shines a spotlight on Claire Berry, an incredible woman living with motor neuron disease who continues to inspire her three loving children and family through her bravery.

Michael shares his story with Motor Neurone Disease for MND Awareness Week

In the lead up to his diagnosis with MND, Michael's slurred speech led to the assumption that he was drunk.

Gordon shares his story with Motor Neurone Disease for MND Awareness Week

In the lead-up to his diagnosis with MND, Gordon had to put up with suspicion and stigma from his employer.

Angus Man Shares Story for MND Awareness Week

Jim Inglis was diagnosed with MND in July 2009, and is now raising awareness of the disease for MND Awareness Week 2018.

“People stare when you’re out in public”

Jimmy Graham was diagnosed with MND in December 2016 and is now raising awareness of the illness of stigma surrounding the disease.

Super Social Gran Loses Voice to MND

Anne Robertson was diagnosed with MND in October 2015 and now, for MND Awareness Week, she is raising awareness of the disease.

Alan Shares Story with MND

Alan Gray was diagnosed with MND in January 2017 and is now raising awareness of the disease for MND Awareness Week.

Some people ask “can you not get an operation for that?”

Stuart Skinner is raising awareness this MND Awareness Week about his experience of MND and the misconceptions of it.

I was 77 when I diagnosed with MND – I’m one of the lucky ones.

Dundee woman Pat Orr shares her diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease for MND Awareness Week.

Speech & Language Therapist at risk of losing her own voice to MND.

Ruth shares her diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease during MND Awareness Week

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