Motor neurone disease (MND) is the name for a group of conditions involving the nerve cells that control voluntary movements. It is a progressive, life-limiting condition.

Understanding MND

Motor neurones are the nerves that control our body movement. With MND, something goes wrong with the motor neurones, and the messages from the brain stop getting through. This means the muscles that enable us to move around, speak, breathe, and swallow fail to work normally. As the nerve cells slowly stop working, muscles gradually weaken and waste.No two people experience the exact same speed and pattern of weakness, and therefore each person living with MND should be cared for in a way that best suits their needs.

Treatment and support: There is no cure for MND yet, but there are treatments and supports that improve quality of life and may help people to live longer.

Get involved this June by:

• Raising Awareness on social media.
• Getting a conversation going in the community
• Volunteering with the foundation
• Donating

For more information,visit :https://www.mnd.org.au/raise-awareness