Together For Nicola

Support Nicola Brennan Murphy through her MND/ALS Journey

Our friend and sister Nicola was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease in September 2023 aged 44.

This devastating diagnosis was delivered just 4 years after Nicola fought Cancer having successfully undergone chemotherapy, radiation therapy and surgery with unyielding positivity throughout.

She was so looking forward to this new chapter in her life as her two sons started university, she was in remission and finally back in the job that she loved for the past 18 years when she began to lose power in her right arm. Concerned that the cancer had returned she underwent numerous scans and tests only to be told of a new unrelated diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease (MND/ALS).

Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neurological condition that attacks the nerves in the brain and spinal cord which means messages gradually stop reaching the muscles which leads to weakness and wasting. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat and breath. Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive disease for which there is no remission.

While MND can present in various ways, Nicola is currently experiencing weakness in both her arms and legs to the extent that she has no function in some of her limbs and evolving weakness in the remaining areas.

We have set up this fundraiser to support Nicola and her family to try and ease some of the financial burden associated with the continuous care she needs together with practical requirements such as home adaptation and a wheelchair accessible vehicle.

Any contribution to this fundraiser would be greatly appreciated including a share with your friends and family.

Thank you for taking the time to read this as we all join ‘Together for Nicola’.

With love and thanks x