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Share your pictures at www.facebook.com/mndassociation If you are sending in photographs to feature on these pages please ensure you have full permission to use the images. A diamond fundraiser: Janette Wilde got creative during lockdown when she started creating pieces of diamond art. The greatgrandmother who was diagnosed with MND in July 2019, is no longer able to produce the art due to reduced mobility in her arms, but managed to raise an amazing £1,080 with an online auction of her work.
£7,000 In memory of Anne: The fifth annual Anne Walker Memorial Shield fishing competition took place on 25 July. After postponing last year due to the pandemic, Graham Walker and his team were back, fishing for funds. They raised an amazing £7,000 to support local branches and groups in memory of Graham’s wife Anne, who died from MND. They were joined by keen fisherman and Leeds Rhinos coach Jamie Jones Buchanan who took part to support the West Yorkshire Branch and also presented the prizes at the post-event barbecue.
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£2,050 Reaching for the skies: Danielle and her cousin Mandy bravely took part in a 15,000ft sky dive in memory of her dad, Andy, who died just six weeks after his diagnosis. Despite Mandy having never been on a plane before they completed the sky dive together and raised £2,050.
Charlie’s ultimate challenge: Inspired by his favourite player Rob Burrow, Leeds Rhinos fan Charlie took on the Wainwright Coast to Coast Challenge starting in St Bee’s in Cumbria and finishing in Robin Hood’s Bay in North Yorkshire. The challenge took 10 days and Charlie walked the 192-mile route, including 800 metres of ascent, navigating the route himself and carrying his own kit. Charlie said: “When I saw the fundraising efforts from lots of other fans and Rob’s team mates I knew I wanted to get involved and be a part of that team raising money for the MND Association.” Charlie has raised more than £1,300 so far.
£3,036
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On top of the world: Sherrie walked 30.4 miles up and down the hills around Builth Wells, reaching 6 Trig Point, and ascending the combined height of Ben Nevis and Scafell Pike in memory of her Nan and a close friend. Sherrie says: “Having witnessed how cruel this disease is and seeing the support that the MND Association gives to families, I wanted to do my bit to ensure that families continue to be supported.” Sherrie raised an amazing £3,036.
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