Jimmy Johnston Tribute - Laura McGhee Janice Forsyth Show

Jimmy Johnston Tribute - Laura McGhee Janice Forsyth Show BBC Radio Laura McGhee and friends perform "Farewell To Jinky" A tribute To Celtic Football team star Jimmy Johnston on the Janice Forsyth BBC Radio show Feb 07 --------------------------------- Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is the name given to a group of related diseases affecting the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord. Motor neurones are the nerve cells along which the brain sends instructions, in the form of electrical impulses, to the muscles. Jimmy was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in 2002. MND is a rapidly progressive and fatal disease of the nervous system which kills five people a day in the UK. There is no known cause or cure. The Jimmy Johnstone MND Tribute Fund has been set up as a tribute to Jimmy and will raise money for 1. The Motor Neurone Disease Association (Northampton) which funds care and research for people affected by Motor Neurone Disease across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 2. The Scottish Motor Neurone Disease Association The SMND Association exists to help and support all those affected by MND specifically in Scotland. The Association provides specialist care and support through its care team, equipment loan and information services. Research is encouraged and promoted into all aspects of this disease. If you would like to donate to the fund you can do so by clicking the donate now button at http://www.justgiving.com/jimmyjohnstone. ---------------------------- Film made by C21 Troy For Internet & Digital Media Internet & Digital produce community based film, multimedia, web and arts content to promote and celebrate cultural diversity and positive social change. http://www.internetanddigital.com