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Scotsman
27-04-2025
- Sport
- Scotsman
13 Pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon over the years
First held in 1982, the annual event has sold out every year for the last 17 years, and is the second largest marathon in the UK outside of London. The Edinburgh Marathon is a staple in Scotland's athletic calendar and draws hordes of visitors to the capital and many participants support charities and causes close to their hearts, with 5K, 10K and half-marathon among the other races held in the run-up to the 26.2-mile main event. If you, or someone you know, is taking part this year we would love to hear from you. You can get in touch by visiting our contacts page or sending us a message on Facebook. Here are 13 pictures of the Edinburgh Marathon over the years. 1 . Keep on running Competitors braved the rain during the Edinburgh Marathon in September 1984 | TSPL Photo: National World Photo Sales 2 . Multitasking The heavy rain last year certainly didn't dampen this man's spirits - who was seen juggling as he passed through the start gate Photo: NW Photo Sales 3 . Dynamic runners Runners make their way past Dynamic Earth in the 2003 Edinburgh Marathon | TSPL Photo: National World Photo Sales 4 . World record In 2024, Stephen Molloy set a new record for the fastest time to complete a full marathon in Highland dress with a time of 3 hours, 17 minutes and 48 seconds. The Liberton man raised thousands of pounds for My Name'5 Doddie Foundation - a charity founded by the late Scottish rugby legend, Doddie Weir, that supports people affected by Motor Neuron Disease | My Name'5 Doddie Foundation Photo Sales Related topics: ScotlandParticipantsRunningEdinburgh
Yahoo
14-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Shinty player with MND fears for family's future
A former shinty captain says he is wracked with worries for his family's financial future after being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND). Dad-of-four Lachlan Campbell, of Spean Bridge in the Highlands, spent years building up his joinery business but has had to give up work due to the terminal neurological illness. MND stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles and the 47-year-old was unable to cope with the physical demands of his job. The disease has badly affected his speech, and Lachlan says he has struggled to be understood when seeking financial support. Lachlan was diagnosed with MND three years ago. "My voice totally went. I was dropping things and being clumsy - I thought I was losing my mind," he says, recalling the early warning signs he had the disease. "When I was diagnosed it was the news I was dreading – for me it was the worst case scenario." Nurse at MND lecture was unaware she had disease Doddie Weir charity invests £500,000 in MND clinical trials Lachlan is well known in shinty circles as a captain of Lochaber and for playing in the game's premier league. He competed in various cup competitions, including the Camanachd Cup and appeared in two MacTavish Cup finals. Lachlan later went on to coach Lochaber's junior sides and represented Scotland in games against Ireland. He was also a keen golfer. Outside sport, he worked hard to build up his joinery business. MND has left him unable to cope with the physical side of his work. He says: "I fall quite regularly so it's a matter of time until I really hurt myself. "I had to make a decision to do what's best for the family because if I injure myself the recovery will not be easy." MND causes muscle weakness and wasting. It can rob someone of the ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. Lachlan says his biggest fear is the financial impact on his family. With his wife Leeann he has three daughters, Molly, 24, Regan, 23, Lacey, 18 and a son Max, 21. All but one of their children live at home. There are grants available, but Lachlan says the funding is limited. He says he has tried to apply for statutory benefits but has found the process a huge challenge - made even harder because he has difficulty talking. "I had a real issue trying to apply for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when I was first diagnosed and my mental state wasn't good, and then trying to have a long conversation with someone who couldn't understand what I was saying – I just gave up in the end," he says. Lachlan believes he has lost two years' of financial support. He says: "If you have a disease like this then PIP should be offered to you – you shouldn't have to claim it because it's not easy. "Once you stop earning, all the bills are still there, even if you have an incurable disease, the bills keep coming." The UK's Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said it could not comment without certain personal information being provided. Social Security Scotland, a Scottish government agency that helps to deliver social security payments, has been approached for comment. Leeann works part-time as she balances caring for her husband. She says: "Knowing that he's going to get worse is a horrible thought – it keeps me awake at night. "It worries me how I'm even going to cope looking after him when he gets to a certain stage. "Every day I think if he can get up and go out and do whatever he does then I can't just sit about and be sad and angry – I still have to keep going too." Leeann is also daunted by their financial situation and worries about when she will have to give up work and care for Lachlan full-time. She says: "Do you potentially have the threat of losing our home as well, on top of your husband not being well and there's nothing you can do about it?" Lachlan has thrown himself into raising awareness about MND and fundraising. He has raised more than £10,000 so far for families affected by the disease. More stories from the Highlands and Islands News from the Highlands and Islands on BBC Sounds The average life expectancy of someone with MND is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is currently no cure or meaningful treatments. Lachlan says although his diagnosis has robbed him of so much, including playing his beloved shinty, he is determined to remain positive and spend as much time with his family and secure their financial future. He says: "Really the only thing that's important is to try and enjoy the life I've got left and make sure my family are enjoying it with me." Leeann adds: "I thought we had a long time together where we would grow old together, see the kids have kids, get married - all that kind of stuff. "But knowing that probably isn't going to happen, it makes you really appreciate the time you've got with each other." Regan says her dad's attitude is inspirational. She says: "We can't sit being all doom and gloom when he's the one that's actually unwell and he's the one being positive so we've just got to try and do that as well." Her sister Molly adds: "It's such a horrible, horrible disease. "You're literally just watching someone lose themselves right in front of your eyes and there's literally nothing you can do." MND Scotland said the disease put huge strains on families. The charity's Angela Harris said: "We are here to support people so they are not on their own with it at all. "We would strongly advise anyone whose got a diagnosis or is affected in this way to come to MND Scotland and talk to the support team." Dr Madina Kara, director of research at the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, said work was continuing to find a cure. MND Scotland My Name'5 Doddie Foundation
BBC News
14-02-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Highland shinty player Lachlan Campbell tells of MND's impact on family life
A former shinty captain says he is wracked with worries for his family's financial future after being diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease (MND).Dad-of-four Lachlan Campbell, of Spean Bridge in the Highlands, spent years building up his joinery business but has had to give up work due to the terminal neurological stops signals from the brain reaching the muscles and the 47-year-old was unable to cope with the physical demands of his disease has badly affected his speech, and Lachlan says he has struggled to be understood when seeking financial support. Lachlan was diagnosed with MND three years ago."My voice totally went. I was dropping things and being clumsy - I thought I was losing my mind," he says, recalling the early warning signs he had the disease."When I was diagnosed it was the news I was dreading – for me it was the worst case scenario." Lachlan is well known in shinty circles as a captain of Lochaber and for playing in the game's premier competed in various cup competitions, including the Camanachd Cup and appeared in two MacTavish Cup later went on to coach Lochaber's junior sides and represented Scotland in games against was also a keen golfer. Outside sport, he worked hard to build up his joinery has left him unable to cope with the physical side of his says: "I fall quite regularly so it's a matter of time until I really hurt myself. "I had to make a decision to do what's best for the family because if I injure myself the recovery will not be easy."MND causes muscle weakness and wasting. It can rob someone of the ability to walk, talk, swallow and breathe. Lachlan says his biggest fear is the financial impact on his his wife Leeann he has three daughters, Molly, 24, Regan, 23, Lacey, 18 and a son Max, 21. All but one of their children live at home. There are grants available, but Lachlan says the funding is says he has tried to apply for statutory benefits but has found the process a huge challenge - made even harder because he has difficulty talking."I had a real issue trying to apply for the Personal Independence Payment (PIP) when I was first diagnosed and my mental state wasn't good, and then trying to have a long conversation with someone who couldn't understand what I was saying – I just gave up in the end," he believes he has lost two years' of financial says: "If you have a disease like this then PIP should be offered to you – you shouldn't have to claim it because it's not easy."Once you stop earning, all the bills are still there, even if you have an incurable disease, the bills keep coming."The UK's Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) said it could not comment without certain personal information being Security Scotland, a Scottish government agency that helps to deliver social security payments, has been approached for comment. Leeann works part-time as she balances caring for her husband. She says: "Knowing that he's going to get worse is a horrible thought – it keeps me awake at night."It worries me how I'm even going to cope looking after him when he gets to a certain stage."Every day I think if he can get up and go out and do whatever he does then I can't just sit about and be sad and angry – I still have to keep going too."Leeann is also daunted by their financial situation and worries about when she will have to give up work and care for Lachlan says: "Do you potentially have the threat of losing our home as well, on top of your husband not being well and there's nothing you can do about it?"Lachlan has thrown himself into raising awareness about MND and fundraising. He has raised more than £10,000 so far for families affected by the disease. The average life expectancy of someone with MND is just 18 months from diagnosis. There is currently no cure or meaningful says although his diagnosis has robbed him of so much, including playing his beloved shinty, he is determined to remain positive and spend as much time with his family and secure their financial says: "Really the only thing that's important is to try and enjoy the life I've got left and make sure my family are enjoying it with me."Leeann adds: "I thought we had a long time together where we would grow old together, see the kids have kids, get married - all that kind of stuff. "But knowing that probably isn't going to happen, it makes you really appreciate the time you've got with each other." Inspirational dad Regan says her dad's attitude is says: "We can't sit being all doom and gloom when he's the one that's actually unwell and he's the one being positive so we've just got to try and do that as well."Her sister Molly adds: "It's such a horrible, horrible disease."You're literally just watching someone lose themselves right in front of your eyes and there's literally nothing you can do."MND Scotland said the disease put huge strains on charity's Angela Harris said: "We are here to support people so they are not on their own with it at all."We would strongly advise anyone whose got a diagnosis or is affected in this way to come to MND Scotland and talk to the support team."Dr Madina Kara, director of research at the My Name'5 Doddie Foundation, said work was continuing to find a cure.
