The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA):

“Until there is a cure, there is care"

Motor Neurone Disease is currently an incurable disease and people with the most common form of MND have a life expectancy of 2-5 years from onset of symptoms.

The IMNDA cannot slow the progression of MND or change the outcome but they can alleviate the feelings of isolation and frustration. They offer consistent support and services to approximately 450 families across Ireland who otherwise would have nowhere else to turn. MND is a rare disease and it develops differently for everyone diagnosed. Therefore, everybody with MND has different needs at different stages of their journey and the IMNDA is here to help and guide them every step of the way.

Key services provided by the IMNDA include:


• Access to specialised equipment on loan. e.g. wheelchairs, hoists, communication aids etc. (many people with MND will lose their speech at some point and the IMNDA provides highly specialised equipment that allows people with MND to continue to communicate with those around them).
• Access to a home care grant.
• Access to 6 outreach nurses directly employed by the IMNDA and funded entirely by donations.
• Access to funding towards counselling sessions for the person with MND and family members.

The IMNDA also funds and promotes research into the causes and treatments of MND, but the majority of funds raised from generous donors and supporters go towards providing these services to people with Motor Neurone Disease. The services provided by the IMNDA are immediate and free of charge for everyone registered with the Association. Your support is absolutely vital. More than 85% of the IMNDA's income comes from fundraising and donations.

Thank you for your support!