Ann and Motor Neurone Disease

Created by sarah 11 years ago
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is when the connection between the brain and muscles cease to operate. With Ann it started with her tongue, then legs, arms, fingers and finally diaphragm muscles. Over these 17 months her capability was continually changing. She coped with this by not complaining, always mastering new ways of communicating, eating, drinking, and being mobile. Amazing mental strength enabled her to be joyful in such adversity. She impressed all she met with her courage. She donated her brain and spinal cord to MND research. She supported the MND Association in their quest to find a cure and assist those living with MND. Thanks to all those who helped Ann live with MND Enormously thankful for the care, love and support from so many, in particular Ann’s main carer Yvonne Voss and all at Sue Ryder Nettlebed. Thanks to MND professionals; Dr Martin Turner, Jenny Rolfe, Rachel Marsden, MNDA Oxford, and Peter Prentice. Thanks to health and social care professionals; Dr Stephen Stamp, Mary Snow and OT physiotherapists, Tracey Phillips, PEG surgeon, Amanda and District Nurses, Iain Rennie Nurses, and Freemantle Trust. Thanks to her friends who helped with daily care: Andrea Shaw, Pete and Jane Honeyball, Ann Weatherburn, and Margaret Robertson.