Walking the Lairig Ghru in Aid of MND

This time next week,  21 June we will begin walking from Linn of Dee to Rothiemurchus, through the Linn of Dee for my brother David who was diagnosed with MND in February 2024. 
Motor neuron disease (MND) is a rapidly progressing terminal neurological illness, which stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles. This causes muscle weakness and wasting. MND can rob someone of the ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. The average life expectancy of someone with MND is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is no cure or meaningful treatments.
Key stats
• Someone’s lifetime risk of getting MND is 1 in 300
• There are around 450 people in Scotland currently living with MND.
• On average almost 200 people are diagnosed each year in Scotland.
• 30% of people with MND die within 12 months
• Average life expectancy is just 18 months from diagnosis.
MND Scotland. June 2025
This is a horrific disease, please, please donate now!

I’m humbled by the number of donations I have already received. Thank you for supporting me and these worthy MND causes. 
Please donate and or share with family and friends. 
With just over 12 weeks to go I’ll start to post more regularly to let folks know how we are getting on with the training, tips for preparing for the walk, as well as naming those who will also be walking the Lairig Ghru on 21 June. 
Please feel free to join us.