Yesterday, the time had finally come for the final stage of our adventure. Our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge was almost complete. We wanted to complete it before the kids return to school in September, and also before my younger son turns eight on Sunday! A long way to get started The main difficulty... Continue Reading →| Experiments in Fiction
With only two stages remaining in our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge, it was high time to board a train and head for Carlisle to continue the walk. Yesterday saw me return to my native town, …| Experiments in Fiction
After several weeks’ break from the trail, my sons and I were keen to continue our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge yesterday. We set off early, driving the peaceful Sunday morning roads to our previous end-point of Walton, Cumbria. Long road ahead The day’s destination was to be my native town of Carlisle, some... Continue Reading →| Experiments in Fiction
On Motor Neuron Disease Awareness Day, we honour our late founder, Euan MacDonald MBE, an incredibly special man who turned a life-changing diagnosis into a life-affirming mission to help others. Diagnosed with MND in 2003, Euan stepped up to challenge assumptions, inspire innovation, and create tools that continue to empower thousands of disabled people every single day.We’re so proud of Euan and all that he achieved, and we’re honoured to continue his legacy here at Euan’s Guide. I...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
Kevin Sinfield CBE and team are raising money for Motor Neurone Disease Association, Leeds Hospitals Charity, Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association, My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, MND Scotland and The Darby Rimmer MND Foundation this week by Running Home for Christmas. The challenge started on Sunday 1 December with a run from Liverpool to Wrexham, before they headed to Gloucester, Bristol, and Belfast. Yesterday, Kevin reached Glasgow where Julie from Euan's Guide was to show our support - ...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
We recently said goodbye to our founder, and friend, Euan MacDonald, who sadly passed away on 21 August after living with Motor Neuron Disease (MND) for over two decades. It’s clear from the outpouring of love and respect received that Euan made a profound impact on disabled people, their families, carers, and friends, and in the field of MND research. His courage, determination and wit shone through in everything he did, and we are committed to continuing his legacy at Euan’s Guide.Here...| www.euansguide.com RSS Feed
Although yesterday started off cloudy, the forecast was for clear skies over Cumbria, so we set off early in order to continue our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. We have moved beyond the bou…| Experiments in Fiction
My kids and I hit the trail again yesterday, continuing our Walking the Wall for Daina challenge. As we walk further from home, the journey time to get to the start of the walk increases, so we had…| Experiments in Fiction
First of all, I would like to wish all of my readers a very Happy New Year! I have certainly been busy for the first few days of January, as you will find out below. This is quite a long post, so g…| Experiments in Fiction