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The’ 7 in 7 in 7’ challenge will see Kevin Sinfield and his team run an ultra-marathon every day for a week, in seven cities around Great Britain and Ireland. Each run will be a marathon, plus an extra mile to signify how far people can go to help friends in tough times.

Rugby legend Kevin Sinfield reveals epic 7 challenge for Rob Burrow

Rita Beaumont, lead volunteer for the Bedfordshire group of the MNDA accepting the large cheque for £15,008.45 donated following Nick Care’s BIG Band Paean. The cheque is presented to Rita by the concert’s producer Kathy Gifford, together with members of the audience, volunteers and players, and Waterside theatre events manager Julie Chitty.

Big band tribute to Stockgrove musician help fund charity work

Doddie Weir with his painting in the Scottish National Portrait Gallery (SNPG)

Rugby legend Doddie Weir dies after battling motor neurone disease

Sue Baker, who joined the original format of the TV series in 1980, died on Monday morning (November 14) after suffering from motor neurone diseases (MND). Picture by Sue Baker’s Family (Twitter)

Former Top Gear presenter Sue Baker dies

Strenuous exercise increases risk of motor neurone disease, say scientists

A breakthrough discovery could reverse Motor Neurone Disease damage

This is what you need to know about how coronavirus affects those with MND (Photo: Shutterstock)

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Pistone father-of-one James Westcott with his medal after completing the London Marathon in aid of The National Brain Appeal and MND

Pitstone man raises £3,708 at London Marathon

James Westcott of Pitstone is doing the marathon for The National Brain Appeal charity in memory of his father who died of a rare form of dementia

Pistone man runs marathon for The National Brain Appeal charity

A trio from Ukie Toones entertained guests at an MND barbecue before presenting the charity with a cheque for £1,550

Sounding right note for MND

Broadcaster Stephen Rhodes, who has MND

Stephen says his goodbye to radio
Award-winning broadcaster Stephen Rhodes is planning a grand finale to his radio career as motor neurone disease takes an increasing toll on the voice that made him famous.

Midsummer Night's Dream

Midsummer comes early to Royal & Derngate

Rattle a can for MND and see the Hatters game

Hair’s a way to help a good cause this month

Another MND breakthrough

New research brings hope for MND patients