"A Courageous Dad's Bucket List: Coping with Motor Neurone Disease"

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After being given the devastating news that he has Motor Neurone Disease (MND), a courageous dad of three, Spencer O'Neill, is focusing on his bucket list to have as much fun with his family as possible. Having organised his finances and funeral, Spencer wants to visit places he's always wanted to see, including New York, Florida, Egypt, and possibly Japan, while he still has enough mobility. The 43-year-old, a doctor of business administration from Teesside University, is also raising money for the Middlesbrough MND Care Centre at the James Cook University Hospital through a charity night and in-store fundraising activities.

Key Takeaways:

  • Spencer O'Neill, a Tesco store manager, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in February after experiencing symptoms such as muscle spasms and issues with his left arm.
  • He has started to prioritize his bucket list, visiting places he's always wanted to see, including New York, Florida, Egypt, and possibly Japan.
  • Spencer has organized his finances and funeral, and is currently on the lookout for a property that will be easier for him to access and be cared for as his condition deteriorates.
  • He has been deeply touched by the support from his 21 Tesco colleagues, who have been raising funds for the MND unit at James Cook University Hospital.
  • The charity night, organized by Spencer's family and friends, raised over £7,548 for the MND unit, with £4,545 of that coming from Tesco's in-store fundraising activities.

Statistics:

  • More than 400 prizes were donated for the charity event.
  • £7,548 was raised for the MND unit at James Cook University Hospital, with £4,545 coming from Tesco's in-store fundraising activities.
  • The charity amount has been boosted by a £2,000 contribution from Tesco.

Sources:

  • [Source 1] Middlesbrough-based dad, 43, faces devastating Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis after six months of tests.
  • [Source 2] Spencer O'Neill, 43, a Tesco store manager, has been diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) after six months of tests.
  • [Source 3] £7,548 raised for MND unit at hospital by Tesco staff and community.