Son completes epic 104-mile MND fundraising walk in mum's memory

A Leeds man completed an epic 104-mile walk from the city centre to Scarborough over the Bank Holiday weekend to raise funds and awareness of Motor Neurone Disease in memory of his late mother.

- by Charles Gray

Gareth Brown, 42, who lives in Colton, became the latest family member to take on a fundraising challenge for MND charities after his mother, Sally, was diagnosed with the devastating condition just over two years ago.

She died in March this year, with Mr Brown saying: "Most people don't know much about MND and, hopefully, they will never need to."

He has, so far, raised more than £4,000 from the walk, which will be split between the MND Association and Leeds Hospitals Charity, who are working together to build the Rob Burrow MND centre in Leeds.

Mr Brown said: "Both were great help to my parents so it's great to give something back."