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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 1d

📢 Kiltwalk 2026 - save the date!

Join Team Scotland at the Kiltwalk next year and help families affected by motor neuron disease 💙

➡️ Glasgow: 25-26 April
➡️ Aberdeen: 7 June
➡️ Dundee: 16 August
➡️ Edinburgh: 13 September

More details to follow soon!

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 1d

A huge thank you to Nellie, Nick, Callum, and Sarah for completing the Tough Mudder challenge for MND Scotland! Inspired by Callum’s mom, Linda, they raised over £3,000 to help families affected by MND 💙 https://bit.ly/3K3XqJ4

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 2d

Alan Ogg has written a heartfelt book about his wife Liz, who was diagnosed with MND and sadly died a few years earlier. It's a love letter to her and their favorite place, Venice, filled with humor and positivity. Alan donates 100% of royalties to MND Scotland: https://amzn.to/3WqLFQ1

The Girl by the Grand Canal: The Four Seasons of Venice

The Girl by the Grand Canal: The Four Seasons of Venice eBook : Hathaway, Alan P: Amazon.co.uk: Kindle Store

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 2d

In this blog for MND Scotland, Andrew Bethell, discusses what he enjoys most about his role as a MND Advanced Clinical Nurse Specialist for NHS Highland: https://bit.ly/4qbEAQI

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 2d

🎄With only 10 weeks to go until Christmas, share the spirit of the festive season 🎅 with our exclusive MND Scotland Christmas cards and help support families affected by motor neuron disease💙

➡️ Now available in the MND Scotland shop: https://bit.ly/4c2XRNQ

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 3d

🥳 WELL DONE to everyone who 𝖋𝖔𝖑𝖑𝖔𝖜𝖊𝖉 𝖎𝖓 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝖋𝖔𝖔𝖙𝖘𝖙𝖊𝖕𝖘 𝖔𝖋 𝖑𝖊𝖌𝖊𝖓𝖉𝖘 at the weekend and took part in the @wallacerunfest! It was an incredible day 🌞 and it was great to see so many people taking part in support of MND Scotland 💙

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 3d

In this blog , Dr Caroline McHutchison from the University of Stirling discusses her motivations for undertaking MND research to understand cognitive and behavioural changes in MND: Caroline also recently presented at LEARN event in Glasgow at Celtic Park: https://bit.ly/3VxGg9j

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Leaving a gift in your Will is the most powerful way to ensure that no one in Scotland should face the unknown alone 💙

➡️ Request your FREE Will writing pack today: myfreewillsportal.org/MNDScotland

#FreeWillsMonth

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 4d

In this blog, Gemma Catton shares her connection to MND, her mother’s journey with the disease, and the importance of MND researchers engaging with individuals living with and affected by the disease during MND Scotland’s LEARN events across Scotland: https://bit.ly/46PDd2L

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 4d

Lucy Lintott-Smith was a teenager when she received the devastating news that she had motor neuron disease (MND). In this blog, Lucy shares her experiences of living with MND and discusses the LEARN (Lived Experience and Researcher Network) events: https://bit.ly/48vvqs8

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 5d

"It was one of the most challenging but most rewarding experiences I’ve ever done"

Thank you to Ryan Kelly who recently completed the Loch Ness Marathon in honour of his godmother, Sharon, and to help raise funds for other families affected by MND 💙

https://bit.ly/42zzWSE

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 5d

📢 VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! We are looking for people to help out for a few hours this Saturday, 18th October from 1.30pm-3pm, for a bucket collection at Ibrox Stadium ⚽thanks to Brechin Rotary Club and Rangers FC! If you can help, send us a DM with your contact details 💙

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🎉 Well done to Lorna Kennedy who recently completed the Chester Marathon 🎖️ in support of MND Scotland! Lorna took part in the marathon in honour of her dad, Iain, and to help raise vital funds for other families affected by MND 💙 https://bit.ly/3yHsuJc

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 6d

🥳 A huge THANK YOU to the 72 amazing MND Scotland supporters who completed the AJ Bell Great Scottish Run last weekend! We hope you all had a fantastic day! Thank you for your support and helping to raise vital funds 💙

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 8d

We want to wish the very best of luck to everyone taking part in the William Wallace Running Festival in Stirling tomorrow for MND Scotland! Your support means so much to us - we hope you all have a great day! 💙

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Thank you to everyone who attended LEARN at Tynecastle Park. It was great to hear from MND researchers, and also Gary Locke about his personal connection to MND. A special thanks to Hearts FC for their support. Join us for the next LEARN event in Dundee: https://bit.ly/40D1J3r

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 9d

🏉 Rugby League legend Kevin Sinfield CBE is heading back to Scotland this December for his '7 in 7: Together' challenge to raise awareness and funds for people affected by motor neuron disease: https://mndscotland.org.uk/events/kevin-sinfields-7-n-7-together/

#7in7Together #KevinSinfield #MND

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 13d

In Scotland, nearly 200 individuals are diagnosed with MND each year, and currently, around 480 people are living with the condition.

MND Scotland is here for everyone affected by MND.

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 13d

MND Scotland is deeply saddened to hear the news of former England captain, Lewis Moody, being diagnosed with motor neuron disease (MND).

Our thoughts are with Lewis and his family during this challenging time.

The Guardian @theguardian.com · 13d

Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody reveals MND diagnosis

Former rugby World Cup winner, 47, tells BBC he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease The former England rugby union captain and 2003 World Cup winner, Lewis Moody, has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease, he has told the BBC. The 47-year-old told the BBC of his diagnosis on Monday, two weeks after being given the news. Continue reading...

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 20d

Last week the MND Scotland Research Team were at Pittodrie Stadium to host our LEARN. Thanks to Aberdeen FC, our presenting researchers Fergal Waldron, Tatiana Langerová, and Hazel Allardyce, volunteers Claire and Kathleen, and our wonderful guests for making the event a huge success 💙

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 21d

🥳 Wishing the very best of luck to Team MND Scotland today and those taking part in the Baxters Loch Ness Marathon and River Ness 10k and 5k! 💙 https://bit.ly/45mJjXA

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 22d

WELL DONE to Tracey MacPhee who recently completed a skydive challenge for MND Scotland! Tracey took on the challenge as a tribute to her mum, Sandra, who died when Tracey was just 17 years old 💙 She has raised over £2,415 for MND Scotland: for far! ✈️ https://bit.ly/468YNii

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 23d

🔥 A massive WELL DONE and THANK YOU to everyone who took part in our incredible Firewalk challenge this week at Pittodrie Stadium, Aberdeen Football Club! You have all managed to raise over £10,300, with donations still coming through! 🔥

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rdNjFIY0sUw

Firewalk 2025 | MND Scotland

YouTube video by MND Scotland

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MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 23d

➡️ Today, we share the story about Alexander Middleton, a 32-year-old solicitor from Edinburgh who completed a 90 mile "Walk to Work for MND" challenge over 5 days and has already raised over £3,800 for MND Scotland! Read Ally's story here:
https://bit.ly/4nL4yIT

MND Scotland @mndscotland.bsky.social · 23d

Thank you to Dumfries Running Club and everyone who took part in the Dumfries Half Marathon earlier this month in support of MND Scotland! We appreciate your support and hope you all had a great day! 🏃🎖️ 💙