85 runners Over £47,000 raised Darby Rimmer MND Foundation would like to say thank you and well done to all the 85 runners who ran and took part in this year’s Great North Run. We know the time and sacrifices all the runners make to train for the run. We would like to thank everyone…
Football stars Stephen and Steph Darby (née Houghton) join Rob and Lindsey to talk about what life is like living with MND. The couples talk about how female sport is depicted and what their hopes and dreams are for their families in the future. This episode was recorded in 2024 before Rob passed away on…
Stuart Coburns Testimonial for The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation Sunday, July 28th @ 3:30pm The J.Davidson Stadium Donate here – https://www.justgiving.com/page/neil-faulkner-1721033821992?utm_term=pX5Ak4mwd
In March 2023, we launched “The Chris Rimmer Grant” in memory of our co-founder, Chris Rimmer. When Chris was diagnosed he wanted to help and support others who were diagnosed with mnd. Throughout his battle with mnd he knew how difficult it was to receive support especially as the disease progresses and individuals and families…
Project: Target identification of oxidative stress response-modifying drugs in an ESC-derived motor neuron model of ALS Lead Applicant: Professor Kevin Talbot Amount funded: £79,991.29 In 2022 we agreed to fund the research project above. This research project has now been completed. Those with MND need an armoury of drugs NOW to help with disease progression…
Thanks to our incredible and generous supporters, the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation is having its 3rd research funding round. The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation is committed to making a positive impact and contributing to advancing understanding and treatments for MND. Ideally our funds will support work that aims to be driven towards further development within…
After being diagnosed with MND some people are forced into retirement as the disease no longer allows them to continue to work. However some people can continue to work and want to continue working. One of the most worrying things when diagnosed is thinking about how we will cope financially. There are sources of help…
85 places available to run the AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN for the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation AJ BELL GREAT NORTH RUN 8th September 2024 85 places available £62 entry fee £400 minimum fund raised Receive a Darby Rimmer MND Foundation running t-shirt If you are interested in running the AJ BELL Great North Run…
Dr Ben Middlehurst, a Post-doctoral fellow working on the Darby Rimmer MND Foundation funded study entitled ‘From biology to quality of life in motor neuron disease’, has been awarded a Tenure Track Fellowship at the University of Liverpool. This scheme is designed to foster future academics in a supportive environment with the aim of progression…