16 December 2024 Association News
STARS of stage and screen came together with members of the MND community on Thursday evening for the MND Association’s inaugural Christmas concert.
Association patron and presenter of Good Morning Britain, Charlotte Hawkins, actress, Dame Penelope Wilton and comedian Jon Culshaw were among those taking part in the celebration, which was held in the beautiful surroundings of St Mary’s Church in Marylebone.
People living with MND and their families, supporters, fundraisers and volunteers also attended, bringing the whole community together for Christmas in the spirit of togetherness and hope.
“Our Christmas Concert was a wonderful way to round off the year and bring our incredible community together in the most beautiful of surroundings.
“As well as allowing us to raise awareness of motor neurone disease, with the support of so many people living with MND and the support of our special guests, we were also able to look back on our community’s achievements while looking forward with a great deal of hope.”
Guests enjoyed Christmas songs and carols performed by the London International Gospel Choir, and there were readings from actress Gina Bellman, Dame Penelope Wilton, Jon Culshaw, Lucy Hawking and Coronation Street actor, Daniel Brocklebank who featured in the soap’s MND storyline earlier this year. There was also a reflective reading from Eleanor Dalley, who told the congregation of her and her family’s struggle with the SOD1 variant of MND, and how the drug, tofersen, has helped slow the progression of the disease.
It is hoped the concert will become an annual date in the MND Association’s calendar.
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