Running for MND Awareness

My name is Staci and this April I will be running the Virgin Money London Marathon. As part of the personal challenge to myself, I am raising money for Stubby (Steve) West, a family friend of mine who has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND).

Stubby is a kind hearted man with an infectious sense of humour and smile. Up until four years ago, Stubby was a fit, active, hardworking father and husband to his two daughters, Paige & Taylah, and his wife Chris. In 2015 he was diagnosed with MND.

MND is a neurological disorder that destroys motor neurons, the cells that enable a person’s voluntary muscle activity, allowing them to breathe, swallow, walk and eat. Unfortunately there is no cure for this crippling disease and treatment options are severely limited due to the lack of government funding available to support alternative medical treatments.

Due to the deterioration of his condition, Stubby is no longer able to work and provide for his family. They have themselves been trying to fund every possible alternative medicine available but these treatments do not come without a hefty price tag.