Niall O'Kelly fundraising for Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association in Irish Life Dublin Marathon 2025

Thank you for visiting my fundraising page. This October (2025), I will be running the Dublin Marathon to raise vital funds for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association (IMNDA). This cause is very close to my heart. My father-in-law, Tom Haughey, passed away from Motor Neuron Disease in July 2021. MND is a devastating condition with no cure — it gradually takes away a person’s ability to speak, swallow, move, and eventually breathe. In Tom’s memory, I’ve decided to challenge myself and step outside my comfort zone to support the IMNDA. The funds raised will go directly towards research and, just as importantly, towards the essential care and support provided to patients and families living with this illness. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a real difference. Thank you so much for your support and for helping me honour Tom’s memory. Please feel free to share this page with others who may wish to contribute. Thank you in advance for your dontation. Niall

About Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association

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The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation of its kind in the country providing specialised services to families affected by Motor Neurone Disease. We offer consistent support to approximately 450 families across Ireland who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn. Everybody with MND has different needs at different stages of their journey and we are here to help and guide them every step of the way. The services provided by the IMNDA are immediate and free of charge for everyone registered with the Association. Key services include: • Access to 6 outreach nurses directly employed by the IMNDA and funded entirely by donations. • Access to a home care grant. • Access to specialised equipment on loan (e.g. wheelchairs, hoists, communication aids etc). • Access to funding towards counselling sessions for the person with MND and family members. Your support is absolutely vital. More than 85% of our income comes from fundraising and donations.

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