Welcome to the Association's story hub - a collection of personal stories and experiences from the MND community. 

Diana with her children
Support grants

Diana

November 2025
Diana, a former education administrator, shares her journey with MND. Initially, Diana was told her symptoms were down to stress. She later received a formal diagnosis of MND.
Lorraine smiling at camera
Working with MND

Lorraine

October 2025
Lorraine was diagnosed with MND in May 2024. She discusses the support she receives from her employer and family and emphasises the importance of living life fully, and planning for end-of-life care.
Chaudhry family photo
Communication aids

Tahira and Amna

October 2025
Tahira was diagnosed with MND in 2020 after having symptoms for 18 months. She emphasises the importance of focusing on the person rather than the illness and Amna reflects on her mother's strength.
Eugene with his wife, Nicola, and their children
Living with MND

Eugene

October 2025
Eugene lives in Chelmsford with his wife Nicola and their two children. Before his MND diagnosis, Eugene had a very active life, and the family spent five years living in Hong Kong for Eugene’s work.
Alex in his powerchair outside
Support grants

Alex

October 2025
Alex was diagnosed with MND in 2021 at the age of 30. Alex and his husband Craig made the decision to embrace life and make as many special memories as possible.
Tracy on a scooter raising money for MND
Volunteering

Tracy

October 2025
Tracy shares her journey from losing her husband, David, to MND in 2016 to becoming an Association Visitor, Branch Chair for the West Yorkshire Branch and clinic volunteer.
Debbie at PRIDE
Advocacy

Debbie

October 2025
Debbie was diagnosed with MND in 2022 at just 55. Following her diagnosis, she was determined to share her story online and support other women with MND.
Zoe on top of a mountain in Morocco
PLS

Zoe

October 2025
Zoe lives in London and was diagnosed with MND in 2022 after noticing early symptoms when recovering from a serious back operation. Zoe is passionate about raising awareness.
Nickie with her hose at the stables
Legacy Stories

Nickie

October 2025
We interviewed Nickie at the stables - her happy place - to find out what life with MND is like and how she keeps positive during the daily challenges MND presents.