Motor Neurone Disease MND is an uncommon disease that affects the brain and nerves In MND your motor nerves become damaged and eventually stop working and you gradually lose your strength There is currently no cure for Motor Neurone Disease ID: 920133
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Motor neurone disease
Slide2What is motor neurone disease?
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is an uncommon disease that affects the brain and nerves
In MND your motor nerves become damaged and eventually stop working and you gradually lose your strength
There is currently no cure for Motor Neurone Disease
Slide3Who gets it and why?
Motor Neurone Disease is an uncommon disease that can affect adults and children
Although it is uncommon it can affect anyone at any time
2 people in everyone 100,000 will develop Motor Neurone Disease each year
Slide4What happens to your body?
The physical effects of Motor Neuron Disease include:
Muscle aches, cramps and twitching
Weakness in arms and legs Slurred speech, difficulty swallowing and chewing50% of people with MND can experience changes in personality, behaviour, and language
Slide5Who can help?
The Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation in Ireland that provides support and care to people living with MND and their families
They provide care services, financial support and promote research into the causes and treatments of
MNDAll the money the IMNDA raises comes from fundraisers throughout the country
Slide6Get involved!
Presentation College
Headford
will be hosting a colour run in aid of the IMNDAIt will be held on April 12th at 2pm with the entry fee of €5
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