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Motor Neurone Disease

Subtle change to your tongue could be early warning sign for devastating MND
Motor Neurone Disease
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) can affect adults of any age, but it is more prevalent in those over 50
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Former Celtic and Scotland heroes to join ex-player with MND for 150-mile charity trek
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Andy Walker and ex-Premier League striker John McGinlay will join former pro Martin Johnston, who is living with MND, on the three-day challenge starting on Friday.
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England rugby legend Lewis Moody diagnosed with MND
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Lewis Moody, who was part of England's 2003 World Cup winning squad, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
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Daredevil Scots mum honours late dad in charity skydive for MND Scotland
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After her dad lost his life to motor neurone disease (MND), Fiona Drummond has continued to support MND Scotland to help other families affected by this heartbreaking disease.
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Scots father and son who raised more than £7,000 for charity in line for JustGiving award
Dumfries News
Michael Cole, originally Dumfries, was pushed around the Edinburgh Marathon course in a special sports wheelchair by son Andrew to raise funds for MND Scotland.
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Mum with MND dies after starving herself to 'protect her children'
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The news of Dignity in Dying campaigner Emma Bray's death was shared in an emotional post on social media.
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Scot selling huge sports memorabilia collection he spent 30 years building
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John Horne is selling his collection to raise money for charity.
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Hugh Grant surprises Scots golfer during 'crazy' 25-round challenge
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Graeme Smeaton played 25 rounds of golf across five days to fundraise for the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation.
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Dumfries father and son raise more than £4,000 for MND Scotland through marathon challenge
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Michael Cole, who has motor neurone disease, was pushed round the Edinburgh Marathon in a special sports wheelchair by son Andrew.
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Scots man fundraising for Doddie Weir charity to play 25 golf rounds in 5 days
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"This is nothing compared to what people living with MND go through every day. I just want to do my bit - and hopefully inspire donations along the way."
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Glasgow Airport team take on Kiltwalk to raise vital MND Scotland funds
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The big-hearted team from the Paisley transport hub took on the 14-mile ‘Big Stroll’ last month.
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'My husband had a couple of years to live after MND diagnosis - so he did the unthinkable'
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Susie Tate says husband Andy is coping well.
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Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield records special video of support for Dumfries father and son's marathon challenge
Dumfries News
Kevin has recorded a special video for Michael and Andrew Cole, who are taking on the Edinburgh Marathon for MND Scotland.
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What is ALS after Eric Dane shares devastating diagnosis of incurable disease
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The Grey's Anatomy and Euphoria has revealed that he has been diagnosed with ALS - but what exactly is it?
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Coatbridge McDonald’s restaurant raises £8k for charity MND Scotland
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Donation will go long way in helping organisation continue to make time count for those affected by motor neuron disease by providing families access to two fully equipped and accessible lodges.
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Castle Douglas man taking on marathon challenge for cause close to his heart
Galloway News
Liam McGaw will tackle the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon in May to raise money for MND Scotland.
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Steph Houghton shares heartbreaking update on ex-Liverpool star husband's MND battle
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Former Lionesses captain Steph Houghton had only been married to ex-Liverpool player Stephen Darby for three months when he was diagnosed.
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Young son opens up on losing mum to Motor Neurone Disease at 39
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Calum Anderson will raise cash for other patients and their families affected by the illness.
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Three foods found to slow serious health conditions - including dementia and motor neuron disease
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A major new study has found further benefits of an essential nutrient
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Scots husband who died less than two weeks after MND diagnosis 'let down by medics'
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"I know it can take a long time to diagnose MND and there’s not a lot you can do for it, but I just feel like he was let down."
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Marathon man Calum heads to France for latest MND Scotland fundraiser
Ayrshire News
Calum Scoular, from Dundonald, is taking on the Schneider Electric Marathon of Paris on Sunday, April 13.
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Renfrewshire dad and daughter join firefighter fundraisers for MND cycling challenge
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Firefighter Barry McCutcheon from Johnstone and his cyclist daughter Isla, are taking part in the four-day challenge.
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Scots gran left unable to talk after being diagnosed with rare condition
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Betty Campbell, 69, has been diagnosed with Bulbar Palsy, a type of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) that affects the muscles of the face, throat and tongue.
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Ayrshire mum scaled new heights as charity fundraising attempt took her to Everest Base Camp
Ayrshire News
Kelly Huxtable, 51, from Doonfoot, Ayr, raised a significant £3,724 for families affected by Motor Neuron Disease in the process.
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