Today is #MNDAwarenessDay and we thought we'd kick the day off with a wee quiz to put your knowledge of MND to the test 🎓
Hit the link below to have a go, let us know how you got on and please share to help us raise awareness👇
https://t.co/ISPGhphBsi
Special moments - JustGiving Charity of the Year 2023 💙💛
It’s been a year filled with highs and challenging moments & we can’t thank everyone who supported us & the MND community enough 🤝
Let’s raise a glass, then get back to kicking MND into touch 💪
Huge thanks to @MNDoddie5 for clear & concise statement of support for Patients @united2endmnd
Just the boost we needed as we prepare to fight for access to #Proleukin as used in #Mirocals trial. We are #United2EndMND with all who stand with us. Pls share https://t.co/OjlqEB2x77
New guests added ❗ Chris Paterson & Rhona Lloyd join the panel for Thursday's Dodcast Live in Edinburgh.
Tickets for the entertaining evening are still available & only £20. Buy them here 👇
https://t.co/w8uwOecu3K
Some 'Feel Good Friday' news - we've been shortlisted for 2️⃣ awards at this year's Scottish Fundraising Conference Awards:
🎽 Best Use of Event / Community Fundraising Initiative
📣 Best Marketing & Communications Campaign
Congratulations to everyone else shortlisted 🙌
Last month, our Research Programme Manager, @DrOliviaBird, represented the Foundation at ENCALS, the European Network for a Cure for ALS. Read some of her highlights from the meeting below 👇
https://t.co/4vXF0zKRoP
Looking for the perfect show to see in Edinburgh this August? Problem solved ✅
The Dodcast Live takes place at Murrayfield Stadium on 17 August & features guests @johnbarc86, Greig Laidlaw - hosted by Caroline Blair 🎙
Grab your tickets here 👇
https://t.co/w8uwOebWec
We believe that the 8 month delay in gaining sight of the data from the MIROCALS trial involving Proleukin is unfortunate and unacceptable.
We call on leaders of the consortium to release the data so research experts can assess it further.
Full statement https://t.co/F1wGgD8v9J
⚽️ REMEMBERING John Cushley, the #Scottish footballer who lost his life to motor neuron disease #otd 2008.
Hideous #MND had already claimed the life of his @CelticFC teammate Jimmy 'Jinky' Johnstone in 2006.
They made their #Celtic debut together in 1963!
#MND#MoreNeedsDoing!
"Doddie had always lived a life full of fun and love. And it was this approach which shone through in his determination to make a difference and help others following his diagnosis."
Read our full testimonial to Doddie here: https://t.co/XevQAF6PpQ
Best of luck to @diaryofawimpydad, John Hamlin, who today set off on his 165 mile run from Melrose to Leeds, marking his late wife Susie’s 50th birthday.
We were pleased to see John off from Melrose & wish him luck for the rest of his run 🙌
Full story: https://t.co/zdkqF0TUYd
We are very sorry to hear about @edslater's MND diagnosis. @DoddieWeir5 and everyone at My Name'5 Doddie Foundation will do all we can to support Ed and his family.
For more information, click the link below:
https://t.co/usWXQa8vO5
Hannah’s taking part in The Ovarian Cancer Walk|Run 2022 – Edinburgh for Target Ovarian Cancer. Please sponsor to raise awareness, fund research and save lives. https://t.co/pxb0O0k1A9
Three sportsmen. One disease. #MND@DoddieWeir5, Stephen Darby (@DarbyRimmerMND) and @Rob7Burrow all have motor neurone disease.
They’ve opened up about the incurable condition ⤵️