People 1st Supporting Motor Neurone Disease Association NI

People 1st are delighted to announce they will be supporting the Motor Neurone Disease Association of Northern Ireland (MNDANI) as their 2016 Charity of the Year!

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a fatal rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord, attacking the nerves that control movement so muscles no longer work. It kills a third of people within a year and more than half within two years of diagnosis.

It’s a devastating disease that affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time and kills six people every day. There is no cure.

The MND Association is the only national charity in England, Wales and Northern Ireland focused on MND care, research and campaigning. They improve care and support for people with MND, their families and carers, fund and promote research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and campaign to raise awareness so the needs of people with MND and everyone who cares for them are recognised and addressed by wider society.

As a company with branches across the North and South of Ireland, People 1st have a large team with an enthusiasm for fundraising! Make sure to keep an eye out for media updates documenting fundraising efforts throughout the year - staff and partners are excited to start campaigning to help people affected by MND!

Denise Davies, Head of Community Fundraising at the MND Association;

“Without the amazing support of organisations like People 1st, the MNDNI Association simply would not be able to provide its vital support services, fund research to find a cure and campaign and raise awareness of MND.  Together we are making a real difference for people affected by this devastating disease.”

For more information visit www.mndani.com      

Registered Charity No 294354

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