What is MND?

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones.

Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs.

 

About the MND Association

The Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association is the only national organisation in England, Wales and Northern Ireland dedicated to the support of people with MND and those who care for them.

The MND Association is a charity working to help people with MND secure the care and support they need, while promoting research into causes, treatments and a cure.

The Northern Ireland branch of the MND Association was formed in the Belfast area in 1981 and in 1986 the first Regional Care Advisor was appointed.

In 2003 a Regional Care Centre was setup in the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast.

Forthcoming Events

Sun 21 February 2010
Arctic Challenge 2010
Sweden

Imagine trekking across this spellbinding region using a mode of transport that has barely changed for centuries....>>>

Photo Gallery

In the inaugural match of the MND sponsored football kit the 8th Old Boys were narrowly defeated by Glentoran Legends.
Final score was 6-3 to the Legends. Many thanks to the Legends for their support!

A collection of photographs from November 2009



Last Updated 14-Dec-2009
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The Thumbs Up sign represents David Niven's last defiant gesture. It remains the Motor Neurone Disease Association's symbol of hope