What is MND?
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a neurological condition which affects the nerves in the brain and spinal cord. There is currently no cure – it is always terminal, currently.
- MND can affect a person’s arms and legs (muscle wasting) resulting in the need of a wheelchair whilst losing the ability to do basic things like wash, feed and dress yourself. Severe weight loss is common.
- It may affect your ability to swallow food and drink which commonly leads to the need of a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostom (PEG) feeding tube, to maintain nutritional intake as swallowing becomes impossible
- Your voice is compromised and people are unable to talk meaning communicating is difficult.
- Breathing muscles are also affected, which leaves you relying on a ventilator to breathe.
- All these symptoms occur whilst your mind is unaffected.
MND stats
- The average life expectancy is around two years from the onset of symptoms.
- A third of people diagnosed will die within a year and half within 2 years.
- There is a 1/300 lifetime risk in the UK of being diagnosed with MND.
- MS, another horrendous disease has the same lifetime risk. However, the number of people alive with MS averages at 130,000. The number with MND is around 10,000. This demonstrates the rapid speed of deterioration, and why many describe MND as rare.
- There is no known cause of MND and there is no cure or effective treatment, it’s always fatal.
- MND is NOT a rare disease as often described and doesn’t only affect people aged 50+.
- There is a serious lack of awareness and more importantly funding. Awareness leads to increased funding, research and should accelerate a cure.
Brad Nash – True Blue (framed original art)
True Blue – Brad Nash
Brad has mastered this tribute to Madonna. True Blue is A3 and in a bordered frame. Brad specialises in pencil portraits of both people & animals with a particular interest in pop art. He says, “I have friends who’ve lost loved ones to MND and I have been inspired by Rob Burrow. I want to make a difference however possible and am proud to be supporting this great charity and raising awareness for MND via my artwork”.
Ian Curtis – A4 : 210 x 297 mm limited to 5 exclusive prints
Ian Curtis music legend
As lead singer of Joy Division, Ian Curtis was one of the most inspirational musicians of his generation, before he sadly died way too young. Songs such as ‘Love will tear use apart’, Transmission’ and ‘ Atmosphere’ have stood the test of time and continue to move people of all generations. You can own one of only 5 limited edition prints. Each with certificate of authenticity.
Greg Humphreys is an emerging, highly talented artist from Leeds. Greg mainly focuses on icons from Hollywood and music. His reason for contacting Artists Against MND was being affected by Leeds legends, Rob Burrow and Don Revie, who both sadly lost their lives to MND.
Greg works with inked and mixed media mediums. He wishes to make a difference by raising funds for MND research. We are grateful for Greg’s support.
Liam Gallagher – A4 : 210 x 297 mm limited to 5 exclusive prints (Copy)
Liam Gallagher
Born to rock, Liam is a character on and off stage. Known both as frontman of Oasis, and as a massively successful artist in his own right, Liam’s voice and swagger is stuff of legend. You can own one of only 5 limited edition prints. Each with certificate of authenticity.
Greg Humphreys is an emerging, highly talented artist from Leeds. Greg mainly focuses on icons from Hollywood and music. His reason for contacting Artists Against MND was being affected by Leeds legends, Rob Burrow and Don Revie, who both sadly lost their lives to MND.
Greg works with inked and mixed media mediums. He wishes to make a difference by raising funds for MND research. We are grateful for Greg’s support.
Steve McQueen – A4 : 210 x 297 mm limited to 5 exclusive prints
Steve McQueen
Iconic anti-hero, McQueen starred in some of the greatest films of his generation. Including Sand Pebbles, The Thomas Crown Affair, Bullitt and The Great Escape. You can own one of only 5 limited edition prints. Each with certificate of authenticity.
Greg Humphreys is an emerging, highly talented artist from Leeds. Greg mainly focuses on icons from Hollywood and music. His reason for contacting Artists Against MND was being affected by Leeds legends, Rob Burrow and Don Revie, who both sadly lost their lives to MND.
Greg works with inked and mixed media mediums. He wishes to make a difference by raising funds for MND research. We are grateful for Greg’s support.