Motor Neurone Disease Tournament Help us bowl over Motor Neurone Disease The Ivanhoe Bowling Club is conducting a novice triples bowling tournament with all funds raised going towards Motor Neurone Disease research. There will be a raffle and prizes on the night. The novice tournament will be held on Friday 17 February 2012 from 7.00pm to approx 10.30pm at Ivanhoe Bowling Club, John Street Ivanhoe. Team and Individual entries will be accepted. Cost $15.00 per player. If you can not play on the night - Donations accepted. Players need to wear flat sole shoes; bowls will be provided if required. Free coaching will be available on the night from 6.00pm. For further details contact John Higgins on 9499-2887 or 0409175239 or Email at jphiggins@hotmail.com The Ivanhoe Bowling Club would like to thank Bowlen Dunstan & Associates, Solicitors 9459-5755 for sponsoring the event. Entry form   Download entry form:Right click and 'Save as' 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>