The Dean Fox MND Foundation

03/06/2026

🎉🏃‍♀️ Huge congratulations to Nicola! 🏃‍♀️🎉

What an incredible achievement completing her first half marathon in Sunderland and finishing with a fantastic time of 2 hours 39 minutes! 👏

This was excellent preparation for the Great North Run in September, and Nicola is already showing the determination and commitment that will carry her through on the big day.

Nicola Jackson is fundraising for our Foundation and is aiming to reach her target of £250. Every donation, no matter the amount, will make a difference and help support her journey.

Please join us in congratulating Nicola and, if you can, supporting her fundraising efforts here:

👉 https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/nicola-jackson

Well done, Nicola – we’re all so proud of you! 💙🌟

29/05/2026

⛳ Places are now available for The Dean Fox MND Foundation Charity Golf Day!

Join us on Friday 18th September 2026 at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club — widely regarded as one of Durham’s top golf courses — for a fantastic day of golf, food, prizes, and fundraising.

🏌️ 18 Holes
🥓 Breakfast Roll
🔥 BBQ
🎟 Raffle & Prizes
👥 Team of 4 — £300

Sponsorship opportunities also available.

Secure your team now:
📧 [email protected]

20/05/2026

We’re incredibly proud of two of our trustees, Christine Fox and Becky Sheekey who took part in the Glasgow Kiltwalk 2026 alongside their great friend Caryn Farms👏🏴

Together, they raised £200 towards the phenomenal £50,597 total raised for MND Scotland at this year’s event. Every step taken and every pound donated helps support people affected by MND across Scotland and funds vital research towards finding a cure.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated, supported, and cheered the team on throughout the day 💙

16/05/2026

Good luck to one of our incredible GNR runners taking part in the Sunderland Half Marathon tomorrow! 🏃‍♀️

Nicola Jackson has put in some brilliant preparation ahead of the Great North Run, showing real dedication and commitment over the past few months — and tomorrow is another huge step on that journey.🥇🔥

Everyone at GNR & The Dean Fox MND Foundation will be cheering you on every step of the way. Enjoy the atmosphere, trust the training, and go smash it! 💪🏻

To read Nicola’s story & to donate to her GNR challenge click the link in the comments. 🧡💙🙏🏻. Thank you

https://ajbellgreatnorthrun2026.enthuse.com/pf/nicola-jackson

13/05/2026

🙏🏻Huge shout out to Matt Hills - Travel Counsellor on successfully completing the 75k THE LAP and raising over £1,000 for the Dean Fox MND Foundation!

So incredibly grateful for your determination, kindness, and support for such an important cause. What an amazing achievement — you should be very proud. Thank you for making a real difference! 💙👏🏽

AMAZING!!!

09/05/2026

🎉The day has finally arrived! 🎉
Our fundraising event is happening today, and we couldn't be more excited to welcome everyone. Thank you to all our supporters, volunteers, sponsors, and community members who made this possible.
Every contribution, big or small, helps make a difference.

We can't wait to see you there!
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09/05/2026

Thanks for the update Matt Hills - Travel Counsellor. 💪. You can still support Matt & the Foundation by donating via the JustGiving link

08/05/2026

Not long to go now until our Foundation Gala Event tomorrow evening! 🎉
Doors open at 6.45pm.

We’re so excited to welcome everyone for what promises to be a fantastic night filled with amazing people, good vibes, and an amazing atmosphere.
Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far — we can’t wait to celebrate with you all🎵🎸✨️✨️✨️

05/05/2026

Final push time.

This weekend, Matt Hills - Travel Counsellor takes on THE LAP— 75km around Windermere. It’s a huge challenge, and he’s doing it for something that really matters: The Dean Fox MND Foundation.

Dean was a dear friend of Matt’s, and like so many others, he was taken far too soon by MND. Our foundation is doing vital work — funding research, supporting families, and raising awareness of this devastating disease.

If you’ve been meaning to donate but haven’t got round to it yet, now’s the moment. Every single contribution makes a difference.

👉 https://www.justgiving.com/page/matt-hills-1

Let’s get behind him and give him that extra push to the finish 💪

My self-confidence has got the better of me again, and on 9th May I'll be running The Lap, a 75km trail run in the hills around Windermere. It'll be fine...

For a bit of extra motivation, I'm raising money for the Dean The Dean Fox MND Foundation. Dean was a great friend and a top bloke, sadly taken from us. The Foundation funds research, provides support to individuals and families battling MND, and raises awareness. Every penny helps, donations would be wonderful:

https://www.justgiving.com/page/matt-hills-1

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