Monthly Archives: February 2012

Here’s a great video about Alistair and his story. It also tells the story about how it affects people close to the sufferer. “I think, dealing with it yourself and having it yourself is a better option than having someone, … Continue reading →

Alistair’s Story: “Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is killing me. It will gradually leave me unable to walk, talk, eat and breathe. I’ll miss out on my kids growing up. There will be things that I will no longer be able … Continue reading →

Have you ever fancied doing a Bungee Jump, Sky Dive or Shark Dive? Well MNDA Scotland are hosting 3 simultaneous events in order to raise money for the charity. It is during MND awareness week which commences on June 23rd and … Continue reading →

A friend of mine is doing some fundraising for MNDA by climbing mount Kilimanjaro, to raise funds she’s holding an auction with some great prizes. Follow the links of what interests you and place a bid, check out her blog … Continue reading →

38 people (including many teachers) from Ratcliffe College ran in the Hinckley Half Marathon as part of ‘Carols Runners’ Many never even dreamt of being able to run the distance but everybody finished with some very respectable times! Many are … Continue reading →

Make sure you check out the Who/What/Why/How section. The link is located on the bottom left of the photo banner next to Home. I hope it’s insightful. 🙂

Tony’s story is horrific like many others, the way the doctors in his clip describe the disease is especially horrific. ‘Their mental faculties are retained, however they can see themselves wasting away…’ It’s the alarming truth of the matter and … Continue reading →

Julie’s story is a video about a teacher who was diagnosed with MND. It shows her battle and it is heart-warming to see her strength and courage. You see the children’s reactions to her diagnosis and it gives an uplifting insight into the children’s perceptions and … Continue reading →

The following article was written by Mr Jon Reddin, after Amy Clayfield and I organised a charity walk/run in aid of MNDA this time last year. It was a great occasion in which the whole school participated. If you took part I’m … Continue reading →

Sarah’s story is a video portraying the emotional impact of getting MND, as well as the physical deterioration of the her as she struggles on. The video is very graphic and is not easy to watch at times but it is … Continue reading →