Moody 'overwhelmed' by support since MND diagnosis
Summary
Former England rugby captain Lewis Moody has expressed gratitude for the support he has received following his diagnosis with motor neurone disease (MND), a condition that affects the nerves controlling muscles. A GoFundMe page, set up by his friends and former teammates, has raised over £200,000 to support him and his family.Key Facts
- Lewis Moody is a former captain of England's national rugby team.
- Moody revealed he has been diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), a disease affecting nerve cells that control muscles.
- The 47-year-old was part of England's 2003 World Cup-winning rugby team.
- His friends and former teammates Geordan Murphy and Leon Lloyd started a GoFundMe page that has raised over £200,000.
- Moody discovered the illness after experiencing shoulder weakness that did not improve with physiotherapy.
- MND has no cure, but treatments can slow its progression.
- Research indicates that elite athletes may have a higher risk of developing MND.
- Moody has stated that dealing with the mental impact of the disease has been more challenging than the physical symptoms so far.
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