Cathal Deasy's MND Journey

Dear friends and family of Cathal,

Many of you may know that Cathal was diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease nearly 3 years ago. MND is a progressive neurological disorder which results in a breakdown in communication between the brain and muscles in certain parts of the body. For Cathal MND began with weakness then total loss of power in the left arm followed by progression to the right arm and neck, with the weakness to the legs also now occurring. Voice and breathing are also affected. As of now there is no effective treatment or cure.

While MND is a life shortening disease many people manage to fight successfully against the odds by living fulfilled lives for much longer than expected, despite their disabilities. We hope that Cathal will be one of these people. We (his sisters Clíona, Róisín and Siobhán) are fundraising to help pay for home adaptation, certain equipment required as the disease progresses and regular supportive treatments such as hydrotherapy. The aim is to help shoulder some of the burden of care currently on Cathal's wife Meabh, the light of his life and primary carer to not just him but also their three young children Charlotte, Caoilainn and Darragh.

Cathal and his family live in Booterstown, Co. Dublin He hails from the beautiful parish of Kilbrittain, Co Cork. He attended school at Hammies in Bandon and Farna in Cork city before moving to Bradford in the UK to study pharmacy. He spent 6 happy years in the UK before returning to Ireland and settling in Dublin. His keen interest in GAA has involved him in numerous clubs such as his beloved Kilbrittain, Bros Pearse Huddersfield and Na Fianna in Dublin, while his passion for the profession of pharmacy has taken him to work in pharmacies in Marino and Howth.

If you know Cathal please consider making a contribution to this fund. All donations will be gratefully accepted.

Also if you are considering completing a challenge for charity sometime in the future please consider donating to the IMNDA who advocate for and support sufferers of Motor Neuron Disease in Ireland.

Thank You for your generosity.