Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day, 21st June
Motor neurone disease is a condition that affects the brain and the nerves. It’s an uncommon condition that usually affects people in their 60s and 70s. Symptoms can include: weakness in the legs or the ankles, slurred speech, a weak grip, muscle cramps, weight loss and difficulty stopping yourself from laughing or crying in inappropriate situations. There’s no cure for motor neurone disease, but there are treatments that can help to make it more manageable.
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/motor-neurone-disease/
Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day is about educating people about what living with this condition can feel like, and the struggles and challenges that sufferers face daily. You can find out how to get involved on the MNR website, which includes ideas such as fundraising.
https://www.mndassociation.org/about-us/who-we-are-and-how-we-work/global-mnd-awareness-day