What is motor neurone disease? A fatal, rapidly progressive disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. Attacks the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. MND does not usually affect the senses such as sight, sound, feeling etc. It can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk and eventually breathe.

What is motor neurone disease? It kills six people per day in the UK, this is just under 2,200 per year. It kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis. It affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time. It has no cure.

The MND Association The only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning Formed in 1979 by a group of volunteers with experience of living with or caring for someone with MND

The MND Association Over 7,000 people give their time to volunteer and fundraise on our behalf. We have over 9,000 members helping to strengthen our voice to ensure everyone with MND has access to the best possible care. We support hundreds of health and social care professionals who provide and manage services for people with MND. We work with and support scientific and clinical research communities in the UK and worldwide

Our mission We improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. We fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and brings us closer to a cure for MND. We campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society.

The XXX Branch/ Group One of 89 volunteer-led branches and groups across England, Wales and Northern Ireland Covers the area of xxxx Volunteers work together to: –Provide local support –Raise awareness –Campaign –Fundraise on behalf of people living with MND

The XXX Branch/ Group Insert additional information about your branch or group, for example: Your support meetings (where/ how often/ format) What you have funded Your newsletter/ website Your Association Visitor team

The Future People living with MND can’t wait. We need your help!

How you can help Fundraise: –A fantastic way to involve friends and family –Help fight back against MND and have some fun –Ideas and events to suit all ages and abilities –We will be on hand to support you every step of the way

Every donation makes a difference £10 provides an information pack for a newly diagnosed person with MND £75 funds an MND expert researcher for half a day £250 buys attendant controls to enable a powered wheelchair user to transfer control to a carer when required £1,000 buys a specialist joystick to enable someone to continue working

How you can help Campaigning: Join our online network of campaigners and receive regular updates on our campaigning activities and information on how you can get involved For example –Ask your GP to use our Red Flags tool Visit:

How you can help Volunteering: Get involved in our branch/ group –We are looking for volunteers to join our committee to help us to make a difference locally Become an Association Visitor –By offering confidential, emotional support, accurate information and help to access the right services and equipment, you can enable people affected by MND to live their life more easily and make informed choices

How you can help Raise awareness: Hold your own event or get involved with our current awareness campaign Visit

How you can help Become a member: Help us to strengthen our voice as we campaign to ensure everyone living with MND has access to the best possible care, no matter where they live You will become part of a powerful support network and can meet with others and share experiences at our local and national events and conferences Visit

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