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Mike Lyons' family is fundraising for the Motor Neurone Disease Association
Friday, 11 June 2021
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We know that many of you will remember Mike Lyons who worked at St Columba's College for 34 years. Unfortunately Mike has recently been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, which has been life-changing for him and his family. His daughter Lara is taking on the Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challenge with some other members of the family to raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and has set up a JustGiving page. If you would like to donate then please click here. Lara's Story: We are raising money for my wonderful Dad who was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). MND is a rare disease that affects the nerves (motor neurones) in the brain and spinal cord that tell your muscles what to do. With MND, messages from the motor neurones gradually stop reaching the muscles. It can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe and it affects up to 5,000 adults in the UK at any one time. MND is a rapidly progressing disease that currently has no cure and very few treatment options. The diagnosis has been devastating for us as it is for all those affected by the disease. The MND Association offers essential support for those suffering with MND and their families, along with funding vital research into the disease. We are taking part in this challenge in the hope that we can help get a little closer to finding a cure. My Dad has always loved the Yorkshire Dales, as well as being the keenest Geographer around, so this felt like a fitting challenge to take on in his honour. |