Calling all runners! 📢

Join #TeamMND for Brighton Marathon 2025!

Experience the festival vibes and exhilarating seaside finish. This is one marathon you won't want to skip!

Kicking off in Northern Ireland, our Regional Roadshows are a great opportunity to hear more about the future direction of the Association and our priorities for people living with, and affected by MND.

Next stop, Wales. Find a Roadshow near you below 💙

Want to hear about some of the cutting-edge #MND #ALS research happening in the UK? 🔬

Join us at #MND EnCouRageUK!

👋 Engage with researchers
🔬 Take part in discussions about research

Spaces are limited! Register your interest by 31 May ⬇

mndassociation.org/research/mnd-e…

Dr Rick Bedlack believes that, while rare, #ALS #MND reversals exist.

He proposes several possible explanations - misdiagnosis, genetics and use of unprescribed therapies.

In our latest blog post, we take a look at the evidence. ⬇️

mndresearch.blog/2024/05/02/als…

Proud to be invited to represent the MND community at GWR naming of one of their Intercity Express Trains in honour of MND Association Royal Patron, HRH The Princess Royal at London Paddington.

Worked alongside Association colleagues in our London office this afternoon!

Don't miss out on MND Research's #ClinicalTrials101 series - expert breakdowns of complex topics, ensuring everyone gets the info they need 💡

'Miles For Mark Smith' will see the team take on a cycling challenge in memory of Mark, who died of MND and fought bravely against the cruel disease.

Read the full story and follow their journey below 👇
northumberlandgazette.co.uk/news/people/cy…

It's election day! 🗳️

If you have #MND and you're voting in #LocalElections today, remember polling stations should be accessible & you can ask for help if you need it.

Don't forget your voter ID.

Check out other top tips below!

Those who came to our MND Association branch AGM will be aware we have a new branch chair.

Come to see and hear from Phil next week on why he is determined to make a difference for those with #MND here in Greater Manchester.

For all details, see below and join us at Sale FC Rugby

Last year I said I would run the 2024 Rob Burrow CBE #LeedsMarathon and I have kept my word. Training with a baby hasn’t been easy but it’s nothing compared to the challenges that MND can throw at people which is why l will be running for #TeamMND 🧡💙

justgiving.com/page/jennscrib…

Dive into May with our Swim 6k Challenge! 🏊‍♂️

Whether you're a sun-soaked open water enthusiast or a pool pro, this challenge is all abilities.

Join #TeamMND today and bag your free t-shirt and swim cap! Let's make waves for the MND community...

💥 Blog of the month! 💥

Last month #MND #ALS research hit the news! 📰

Researchers are developing a new tool which may help identify signs of MND earlier and potentially improve diagnosis.

We take a look at the research behind the headline ⬇️

mndresearch.blog/2024/04/11/a-n…

Exciting news!

In 2023, an unprecedented record-breaking amount was raised for the MND Association.

Discover how funds were spent and hear firsthand accounts from people who were positively impacted by your fundraising below.

THANK YOU 🧡

In a clinical trial participants have a chance of being assigned to the placebo group.

A computer randomly assigns participants to either the treatment or placebo group. 🖥️

The chance of being assigned to the placebo trial can differ from 1 trial to another.

#ClinicalTrials101

Today Carers UK and other organisations supporting Carers Week 2024 met with Minister for Social Care Helen Whately to mark the countdown to #CarersWeek .

We discussed Government's support for carers and called for the development of a new and ambitious National Carers Strategy.

From 15-16 May members of the #MND Association information and education team will be attending the Primary Care Show at the NEC. Come and say hi to us at stand 103!

Thanks to Justin Madders MP MP for spotlighting his recent visit to the MNDA Wirral group of the MND Association in this weeks debate on Health and Disability Reform.

Read the full debate here 👇
hansard.parliament.uk/commons/2024-0…

Join Adam In The Wild as he tackles a monumental Coast to Coast 192 mile walk to support the fight against MND!

Stay tuned for updates on his YouTube channel. Huge thanks from #TeamMND - we're rooting for you all the way! 💪

#NationalWalkingMonth
youtu.be/uM8h6gg8rjo?si…

Those who came to our MND Association branch AGM will be aware we have a new branch chair.

Come to see and hear from Phil next week on why he is determined to make a difference for those with #MND here in Greater Manchester.

For all details, see below and join us at Sale FC Rugby

Evidence suggests that toxic proteins in #MND can spread to healthy motor neurons and cause damage.

Along with LifeArc and My Name'5 Doddie Foundation we are funding Dr Mark Baker who is testing several compounds which may stop the spread of toxic proteins.

Read more:
mndassociation.org/research/our-r…