Paul's fight against MND.

Paul is facing his biggest ever challenge – a fight against MND. Paul is a lifelong friend from our Loughborough University days. On the 25th of September, I will run the Humber Half Marathon to raise funds for a very worthwhile cause.

Just like Paul’s attitude to life, this fundraising is about not giving up. But it’s more than that. It’s about strength in numbers. It’s about loved ones, friends, colleagues and acquaintances pulling together to help him and his family through the toughest challenge they’ll ever face. Money raised will go directly towards expensive drug treatments to help Paul maintain his mobility, transport, specialist home care and the huge costs that Paul and his family will face in the near future.

A message from Paul: When I first discovered that I had MND on 19th April 2021, tears were shed, anger expressed, and a feeling of total and utter despair set in. However, despite such negative emotions and experiences, these past few months since diagnosis have also shown me the power of positivity, friendship, love and community as my friends, family, and colleagues have all pulled together to help. It has reminded me of just how much kindness there still is in our amazing world. So, once again, thank you. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to everybody that has shown my family and I so much love and support. We will continue to need this throughout our fight against this disease and will never be able to truly thank you enough for all your amazing efforts.