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ABOUT MARK...
Mark Williams was diagnosed with MND in mid 2022 at 37 years old. Supported by his wife Steph, their two young children; Archie and Niamh, as well as all their friends and family from Abertillery and beyond, Mark refuses to be defined by the limitations and difficulties that the diagnosis presents.
In doing so, he is inspiring others into action to raise awareness as well as being a beacon of light for other MND warriors, not just in the UK, but across the world.
GRANTS
The MNDefiance Trust has been set up by Mark and his wife Steph with the hopes of being able to help those who have been diagnosed with motor neurone disease.
There are many reasons that funding can be applied for. As mentioned, we understand the everyday needs that arise from an MND diagnosis, so we are willing to consider applications ranging from contributions towards holidays and days out where chances to create lasting memories for the individual with MND and their families are so important, to contributions toward the home adaptations or supply of equipment to make life with MND easier.
If you or a direct family member, who is a UK resident, has been diagnosed with a diagnosis of motor neurone disease, you will be considered for a grant.
Please use the contact form below or email us to get in touch to apply for a grant.
FUNDRAISING
Since being diagnosed, Mark's friends and family have rallied around him and him to show solidarity with him, in his fight.
This shows the true mark of the man.
Many of them have put themselves to some dark places, both as a team and solo efforts, to raise money and awareness for the family.
Since inception of The MNDefiance Trust, with Mark wanting to help others in the same position, the fundraising has gone from strength to strength.
Several fundraising efforts have been undertaken in support of Mark and his family to be able to provide financial assistance to others with the MND community. These have varied in size and type of event; from bungee jumping in Bristol to 10 ascents of Pen Y Fan in 24 hours.
These events are what obviously push the fundraising which enables the trust to be able to then pass on the financial assistance to others but just as important as this, is the awareness and conversation being raised around MND. With awareness comes hope - hopefully one day, we are not called upon.
Until that day, we'll continue to fight to support those going through it.
