Motor Neurone Disease

Some of last year's Boxing Day Dip participants who braved the icy North Sea. Picture by Margaret Shaw.

Large numbers expected again for Boxing Day Dip

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Fundraisers in action for motor neurone disease sufferers

George Rainsford and Peter Ash

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Rachel Mclelland and her Nana Betty Campbell.

Rachel will take a leap of faith for cause 'incredibly close to my heart'

Jane and the team at Whitley Bay Golf Club.

Golf club raises £9,000 for Motor Neurone Disease Association

Angela Harrison and Jimmy Wright.

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Members of the Miles For Mark Smith team in Morpeth.

Team completes cycling challenge across England for good causes

Members of the Miles For Mark Smith team.

Cycling challenge across England for good causes to start in Morpeth

Jason Liversidge at Elvington Race Track in York

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The team made a pit-stop at Alnwick Rugby Club.

Cyclists raise more than £10,000 for charity
A team of six Northumberland men cycled from the Principality Stadium in Cardiff to the Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh to raise cash for the My Name’s Doddie Foundation.
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Spittal Boxing Day Dip 2022. Picture by Alan Hughes.

Excellent turnout for Boxing Day Dip in Berwick area

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Participants on last year's walk.

Fundraisers to walk across Holy Island causeway for MND charity

The rugby coach took on a 101 mile challenge to raise money for charity (Photo: Nigel Roddis/Getty Images)

‘The support has been incredible’: Kevin Sinfield completes 101 mile MND charity...

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

The Boxing Day dip at Spittal has been postponed but could be rescheduled for Easter. Picture by Jane Coltman

Hopes for postponed Boxing Day dip at Berwick to be resurrected at Easter

Motor neurone disease (MND) is an uncommon condition that affects the brain and nerves, causing weakness that gets worse over time (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Colin Hardy representing MND in Berwick.

Northumberland MND charity appeals for financial support

Alnwick donate Â£5,000 to Doddie charity

MND campaigner Colin Hardy, with Coun Susan Dungworth; Coun Grant Davey, council leader; Julie Compton, campaigns manager north for the MNDA; Coun Scott Dickinson; and Kathryn Sheldon, regional fund-raiser for the MNDA.

Northumberland County Council adopts MND Charter

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