Fraser Holden, 52, from Rathfarnham, Co. Dublin, was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease three months ago, and suffered a drastic decline in his health.Read more: Man arrested over Kerry funeral stabbing as gardaí piece together details of horror killing
Motor Neurone Disease is a progressive neurological condition that attacks the motor neurons, or nerves, in the brain and spinal cord.MND can affect how you walk, talk, eat, drink and breathe.MND is often referred to as the 1,000 day disease as most people die within 1,000 days of being diagnosed. The IMNDA provides specialised services for people affected by this debilitating disease such as equipment on loan, financial assistance towards home help, advice and home visits by MND Nurse.
The piece is intended to make you stop and be in the moment, while not thinking about what you need to do or could do.Fraser isn’t the only artist in the family, as Oonagh, 7, will also show her work at the exhibition too. In order to provide vital services the IMNDA depends heavily on the generosity of the public and supporters of the association who generate over 80% of its income.