On 15th December, our lives were turned upside down when my dad, David Thomas, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).

Like many families, this diagnosis came as a huge shock. It’s a cruel and devastating illness and one we sadly knew very little about until it affected our own family.

So rather than feeling helpless, I wanted to do something positive.

On 10th May 2026, I’ll be running the Rob Burrow Leeds Marathon, raising money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Every pound raised helps fund vital research, care, and support. Hopefully bringing us closer to better treatments and, one day, a cure for future MND patients.

Any contribution means more than words can say. Your support truly means everything to our family.

Thanks,

Matthew Thomas x

More information about Motor Neurone Disease Association: The Motor Neurone Disease Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning.

You can visit our main website at www.mndassociation.org for more information, support and details of how you can help us.

You can help us by:

Fundraising - go to www.mndassociation.org/fundraising

Volunteering - go to www.mndassociation.org/volunteer

Campaigning - go to www.mndassociation.org/campaigning