Having been nominated by Alan Quinlan and Roz Purcell, Matt Cooper just had to take on the Ice Bucket Challenge to help raise awareness and funds for the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association. (also known as MND or ALS).
Take a look at how he fared and who he challenged to go next...
Donate to the Irish Motor Neuron Disease Association
Please give whatever you can to help support those who suffer from this crippling disease. You can donate online here or text MND to 50300 to donate €2
About Motor Neuron Disease (a.k.a. MND or ALS)
Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurological condition that attacks the motor neurones, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord. This means messages gradually stop reaching muscles, which leads to weakness and wasting. MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe. However, not all symptoms necessarily happen to everyone and it is unlikely they will all develop at the same time, or in any specific order.
MND strikes people of all ages and there is currently no cure for MND, symptoms can be managed to help you achieve the best possible quality of life. The drug Rilutek is shown to have modest benefit. The Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) is the only organisation of its kind in this country. It was set up in May 1985 to provide care and support to people with Motor Neurone Disease, their carers, families and friends. There are currently over 310 people living with MND in Ireland. MND is often referred to as the 1,000 day disease as most people die within 1,000 days of being diagnosed.
Watch the most important ice-bucket challenge you'll ever see here.
