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Sporty high-flyer diagnosed with MND after slurring making speeches raises £170K for research with 50 mile cycle backed by David Beckham

A sporty high-flyer who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease after slurring as he made speeches has raised more than £170K for research into the incurable condition with a 50 mile off-road cycling challenge – backed by celebrities like David ...

19 Aug 2022 at 09:00

Scotland

Cyclist with MND completes 265-mile charity bike ride through Cairngorms

A man who was given a terminal diagnosis of motor neurone disease (MND) four years ago has completed an ambitious a 265-mile charity bike ride through Scotland’s highest roads. Davy Zyw and his support team completed the continuous bicycle ride ...

14 Aug 2022 at 14:28

Football

Former footballer Len Johnrose dies aged 52 after MND battle

Former footballer Len Johnrose, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2017, has died at the age of 52, his charity has said. Johnrose, who had a six-year spell with Bury between 1993 and 1999 and also played for Blackburn, Hartlepool,...

15 Aug 2022 at 21:40

Rugby League

Kevin Sinfield to embark on ‘toughest challenge yet’ in third MND charity run

Kevin Sinfield will run seven ultra marathons in seven days in November as he continues his campaign to raise money and awareness to help people impacted by motor neurone disease. This is the third challenge in as many years taken on by ...

26 Sept 2022 at 11:01

Rugby Union

Ed Slater trying to stay positive by living in the present after MND diagnosis

Ed Slater said living in the present is helping him face the challenge of his motor neurone disease diagnosis. The 34-year-old revealed last month that he had been diagnosed with the devastating degenerative condition that fellow ...

08 Aug 2022 at 09:30

Rugby Union

Ed Slater overwhelmed by support following motor neurone disease diagnosis

Ed Slater says he has been overwhelmed by support from the rugby community after being diagnosed with motor neurone disease. Former Gloucester and Leicester lock Slater announced his retirement from rugby with immediate effect ...

10 Aug 2022 at 21:35

Researchers take ‘important new step’ in finding treatment for MND

Researchers have taken an “important new step” in finding a treatment for motor neurone disease after they found a drug commonly used for enlarged prostates and high blood pressure could treat the illness. MND is a group of ...

11 Aug 2022 at 02:00

‘Promising’ new drug shown to slow motor neurone disease progression

A “promising” new drug which has been shown to slow down progression of motor neurone disease (MND) could be a turning point for patient care, according to scientists involved in clinical trials. Some patients with a ...

21 Sept 2022 at 23:00

National News

‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m in cheques to charity

Retired Irish broadcaster Charlie Bird has described donating more than 3.3 million euro to charities following his Croagh Patrick climb as one of the “most remarkable” days in his life. The former RTE chief news ...

26 Jul 2022 at 20:33

National News

‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates €3.3m in cheques to charity

26 Jul 2022 at 20:33

Ireland

‘Most remarkable’ day as Charlie Bird donates 3.3m euro in cheques to charity

26 Jul 2022 at 17:55

Rugby Union

Gloucester forward Ed Slater diagnosed with motor neurone disease aged 33

Gloucester forward Ed Slater has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease. The Gallagher Premiership club said the 33-year-old had made the decision to retire from rugby with immediate effect. In a ...

21 Jul 2022 at 20:46

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