It’s almost Eddie’s birthday - on January 6th, he will be 36! Once again his fans are coming together to honor him on this special occasion by supporting the cause which is most dear to his heart - MNDA. The MND Association helps fund research into MND/ALS as well as providing support for people who have MND/ALS & their families. You can contribute to Eddie’s birthday fund by clicking here. & while you’re there, you can also leave him a birthday message! If you’re on twitter, you can also follow @happy36eddie to get the latest updates on this important event.
This is a cause that is also close to my heart - not only because of Eddie, but because when I was a child, my dad’s best friend died from this disease. He was a reasonably young man & he died less than two years after being diagnosed. I was about 12-13 years old at the time & didn’t really understand what was happening. I was only told that Mike (my dad’s friend) had Lou Gehrig’s Disease, (MND is called Lou Gehrig’s Disease or ALS here in America). In a short space of time, he went from being a healthy, active man, to being bedridden. It was devastating for him & for everyone who cared about him. MND/ALS continues to be a devastating disease, but with the support of MNDA, we can continue to learn more about this disease & maybe one day even learn how to prevent it or cure it. And the support they provide to patients, caregivers & families is invaluable. Eddie understands this & that’s why he became a patron of MNDA after learning about the disease for The Theory of Everything. It means a great deal to him for his fans to show their support for this important cause as well.
