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Thank you to everyone who joined us at this special and inspiring event. 

Stay warm while you support the important work being done by MND NSW to improve the lives of people living with MND and their families. From classic beanies and scarves to hoodies and crew socks, MND NSW's high-quality products are a great gift for yourself or a loved one! 

 We received lots of questions on a variety of topics at the MND info line in May, including, robotic feeders, booking accommodation along with counselling for children. Here are your top-5 questions and answers.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND), also known as Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), is an uncommon but devastating disease that affects the nerves (neurons) controlling muscles.Over time, these neurons degenerate and die, leading to progressive muscle weakness.

On average, two Australians are diagnosed with the condition each day, and sadly MND currently has no cure.  In 5-10% of cases, MND runs in families and several genes have been linked to causing MND. In the remaining 90-95% of cases, MND is sporadic with no apparent genetic link. However, genetic and environmental factors are also likely to be involved. MND is most commonly diagnosed in older men, with a ratio of 1.5:1 men to women.

Applications are open - Apply now!

Attend the MND Association's International Symposium on ALS/MND & the International Alliance Conferences in Montreal Canada, 2-8 December 2024 - Online or in person.