Hi, I’m Steph. On April 12th I’ll be running the Brighton marathon for the Horsfall family.

Our friend , Ryan Horsfall, is 39 years old and has just had the earth shattering diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease. For those that do not know what MND is, it is a progressive neurological condition that gradually affects the nerves controlling movement, leading to increasing muscle weakness and loss of independence over time. MND is fatal, life limiting and there is no cure. It is truly one of the worst, debilitating and unrelenting diseases anyone can endure.

Ryan is a young, fit, strong man who has always worked tirelessly as a self employed plumber to provide for his beautiful wife Kimi, and their 3 young children Lois, Jude and Sidney. This diagnosis means that Ryan can no longer work, which will instantly leave the family without their sole source of income. They have no life insurance to cover them, and whilst money is the least of their concerns, the bills will still need to be paid.

Ryan's condition requires his home to be adapted for his future needs. The house they live in at the moment is not suitable for this, so they will have to move house on top of everything else.

We are raising vital funds for several reasons -

To give the Horsfalls a source of income, and alleviate the financial pressure of losing Ryan's earnings

To assist with moving house & adapting a new home for their needs

To allow the family to make precious memories without worrying about the costs

To fund anything Ryan needs going

forward to support living with MND.

All donations are greatly appreciated.

Many thanks

Steph