Glaswegians are being urged to join a fun run for MND Scotland that is being held in the city.

Walkers, runners and wheelchair users are being challenged to a virtual fun run relay in aid of motor neuron disease (MND).

The charity is bringing back its popular fun run relay as a virtual event on the weekend of Friday, September 22 to Monday, September 25 and it’s free to sign up.

Participants choose the distance they will challenge themselves to over the weekend, either solo or as part of a fundraising team.

By signing up, people in Glasgow will be joining fundraisers across Scotland to make time count for people living with MND. MND is a rapidly progressing terminal illness which stops the signals from the brain reaching the muscles.

This can cause people to lose the ability to walk, talk, eat and drink, and eventually breathe unaided.

Average life expectancy is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is currently no cure or effective treatment.

MND Scotland provides practical, emotional and wellbeing support to people living with MND and funds ground-breaking MND research and world-class clinical trials.

Ani George was diagnosed with MND in July 2022. Ani said: "Living with MND on an island and being able to enjoy the outdoors like I once did can be tough.

“Yet, thanks to the incredible support of MND Scotland, and their assistance with finances, benefits, and essential equipment like stairlifts, recline chairs, electric wheelchairs, and even holiday funds, I have managed to reclaim a precious part of my life. “Thank you to everyone taking part in the Fun Run for your fundraising efforts and supporting people like me living with MND in Scotland."

Julie Macdonald, Head of Fundraising for MND Scotland, said: “MND Scotland is funded entirely by donations so every penny people in Glasgow raise will bring us closer to our vision of a world without motor neuron disease.

“Whether it's taking the dog on a long walk, challenging a group of friends to run 5k each, or using your wheelchair to do laps in your back garden, everyone is welcome to join the fun run relay between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th September. The money raised will provide vital support to people living with MND in Scotland and fund much needed research.”

Runners, walkers and wheelchair users can sign up to join the fun run relay on the MND Scotland website https://mndscotland.org.uk/events/fun-run/