Motor Neurone Disease Tournament Help us bowl over Motor Neurone Disease The MND bowls tournament was again successful in that it    raises awareness of Motor Neurone Disease    raised much needed funds for MND Victoria    introduced new people to the game of bowls and    raised funds for the bowling club. On Friday February 17, 80 non bowlers had an enjoyable evening playing bowls in the 3rd annual MND bowls tournament. The event raised $2500.00. Click for photos Many thanks go to    the Club for allowing the facilities to be used    the sponsors    those that made donations    those that participated in the tournament    the club members who helped on the night and with the sale of raffle tickets as well          as those who purchased raffle tickets leading up to the event. The Raffle prize winners were Kathy Vukosav, Eddie Hart, (actually his brother) and Bob Gilham. Thank you to all those that have made this event so successfull for not only this year but also for the past two years. About Motor Neurone Disease Motor Neurone Disease (MND) destroys nerve cells controlling the muscles of movement. These nerve cells (motor neurones) are found in the brain and spinal cord. The muscles, with no stimulus from the nerves, gradually weaken and waste away. One new person is diagnosed with MND everyday in Australia. There is no known cause or cure. Common symptoms Mild weakness in one or more limbs, muscle wasting, twitching or cramps, a husky voice, difficulty with swallowing, speech, breathing or mobility. Some people become completely paralysed and unable to speak. Because intellect, vision, hearing and sense of touch are unaffected in most cases, awareness of their condition remains intact. What happens? MND creates increasing levels of disability, reduces independence and finally causes death. Average life expectancy is 1 - 5 years from diagnosis. Some people live with mild disability for more than twenty years. For more information about Motor Neurone Disease, becoming a volunteer, or providing financial support through donations or a bequest: Motor Neurone Disease Association of Victoria PO Box 23, Canterbury 3126 Phone: (03) 9830 2122 Email: info@mnd.asn.au <mailto:info@mnd.asn.au>