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MND is a fatal, rapidly progressive disease. It attacks the nerves that control movement; people can still think and feel, but their muscles refuse to work. It kills five people every day in the UK - 30% within a year and more than 50% within 2 years of diagnosis.

There is no cure.

The MND Association covers England, Wales and Northern Ireland and improves care and support for people with MND, their families and carers. It funds and promotes research that leads to new understanding and treatments and brings us closer to a cure for MND. It also campaigns and raises awareness so the needs of people with MND, and everyone who cares for them, are recognised and addressed by wider society.

The MND Association relies almost entirely on voluntary donations. Without the dedication of our fundraisers we would be unable to continue our work of improving care, funding research and campaigning for change.

From taking part in the social media phenomenon that was the Ice Bucket Challenge, to countless cake sales, marathons and skydives, so many of our members do so much to raise awareness and funds.

Our vision is a world free from MND and we have vast experience identifying and funding the most promising research both in the UK and across the world.

As we work towards a cure, recent findings have given us new insights into the causes of MND towards improving diagnosis and will accelerate new treatment strategies, all of which improves quality of life for people with MND.

People living with MND tell us that raising the profile of the disease reduces the sense of isolation they feel. We empower our network of volunteers to campaign, both across the UK and locally, while stepping up our influencing work at Westminster, Stormont and the Welsh Assembly. Campaigning is vital to getting our voice heard and making a positive difference.