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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.

Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder dies aged 37

Pat Quinn, the co-creator of the Ice Bucket Challenge, has sadly passed away seven years after he was diagnosed with ALS.

8-year-old Scarlett’s 20k in 10 days for MND

8-year-old Scarlett raises over £2,000 with running challenge.

Dundee school clocks up over 2,000 miles for MND

A team of eight staff members from Morgan Academy are taking on 2,420 miles for MND Scotland.

Football fans dig deep in memory of former player

Falkirk Football Club supporters raise funds in memory in of one of their heroes, former player David Hagen.

I would run 500 miles for MND

Greg Lee is setting himself up for a two-year running challenge for MND Scotland.

Ladies Golf Group Walk 180k ‘Fore’ MND

A ladies golf club will be virtually walking from their club in Troon to the home of golf, St Andrews, to raise funds for MND.

Emma’s big climb for MND

Emma Cunningham is taking on Britain's highest peak to support MND Scotland and her dad.

Tesco raises £43k for MND in one weekend

Around 230 Tesco stores raised funds for MND Scotland after being inspired by Jennifer Bell.

Huge success for MND Fun Run Relay

MND Scotland's virtual Fun Run Relay beats fundraising expectations.