Today is Global Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Day.
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a disease which afflicts the nerves controlling our body, from movement to speech, breathing to swallowing.
A progressive and life-limiting condition, there is sadly no cure for MND as yet, however, people with MND are currently aided by treatment and supports which improve their quality of life and may help them to live longer.
Marked worldwide on June 21, Global MND Awareness Day falls on the solstice, signifying a turning point.
Each year, MND Associations use the day to raise awareness of the disease amongst the general public, and to express their hope that this day will be another turning point in the search for cause, treatment and cure of MND.
Today is MND Awareness Day
June 21, 2024