Northumberland branch of Motor Neurone Disease Association appeals for financial support

The Northumberland group of the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association needs financial support so it can continue its work.

Local people with MND turn to the group for advice, face-to-face meetings and importantly can apply for financial grants to help improve their quality of life.

But with the coronavirus pandemic cancelling or postponing fundraising events, the charity needs to find other ways to raise money.

Its Just Giving appeal has a £1,000 target.

Colin Hardy, who joined the Northumberland group after losing his sister Pauline to MND, said: “People with MND are extremely vulnerable and are relying on our help and support now more than ever.”

Around 70 people are living with MND in Northumberland.

MND is a fatal, rapidly progressing disease which affects the brain and spinal cord. There is no cure.

To donate, visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/colin-hardy5

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