A Nottinghamshire author has published her debut novel despite being diagnosed with a debilitating progressive illness. Beverley Fairbanks, of Rushcliffe, learnt she had Motor Neurone Disease last April, which has affected her mobility and speech, but was determined to see her children’s … [Read more...]
The long and the short of it
Aiesha braves the salon chair for 15 inch charity chop A Nottingham Trent University student has had 15 inches cut off her hair to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association. 20-year-old Aiesha Haque, who lives in Mapperley, says she did it to show support for her uncle … [Read more...]
New children’s book inspired by East Leake resident released to raise money for charity
Nottinghamshire Hospice supporter and patient Sam Perkins has starred in a children’s book aimed at helping young children understand disability. The book, featuring Sam, who has Motor Neurone Disease, and his young niece, is being sold to raise funds for the hospice and MND research. Lily and … [Read more...]
Fordes charity cycle for MND
Visitors to Fordes coffee shop in West Bridgford on Saturday 7th December were somewhat surprised to be greeted by a team of local amateur athletes who had come together to raise money for Nottinghamshire Hospice on behalf of local man Sam Perkins, who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone … [Read more...]
CLIFTON WOMEN FUNDRAISING FOR MND
By Thomas Hewitt Jackie Daniels and Karen Turner, who both live in Clifton, have recently been endeavouring amongst the community in their attempts to highlight and help others become conscious of a rare disease, named Motor Neurone Disease. It's an illness that attacks an individual’s nervous … [Read more...]