September 28, 2021 - 704 views
Clwyd West MS Darren Millar joined volunteers and supporters of the North East Wales Branch of Motor Neurone Disease Association (MNDA) at the weekend to take part in a trek to help raise awareness of the condition.
Groups from across the UK joined together on Sunday to walk the Offas Dyke path and Mr. Millar was pleased to join in and walk part of the 177-mile route on Moel Famau.
He said: “It was a great pleasure to join the group and walk part of the trek on a beautiful, sunny Sunday morning.
“Motor Neurone Disease is a cruel illness which sadly affects many families across North Wales, yet those who have not been directly impacted by it probably have little knowledge of how it affects people.
“The trek was therefore a great way to raise awareness of both the condition and the fantastic work that the MNDA carries out in supporting those with Motor Neurone Disease and their loved ones.”
Mr. Millar added: “With MND, messages from the motor neurones gradually stop reaching the muscles. This leads the muscles to weaken, stiffen and waste. The condition can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. Some people also experience changes to their thinking and behaviour.
“MND is life-shortening and there is no cure. Although the disease with progress, symptoms can be managed to help achieve the best possible quality of life.”
For further information on the condition and the support provided by the MNDA visit MND Association | Fighting motor neurone disease.
