Moody ‘overwhelmed’ by support since MND diagnosis

Lewis Moody, the former England captain, thanked the public for their “wonderful” support since his diagnosis of motor neurone disease.

The 47-year-old, who was a member of England’s 2003 World Cup winning squad, made it known in September that he had been diagnosed with the muscle-wasting condition.

The former flame and his family have been supported by more than £200, 000 raised on a GoFundMe page set up by Moody’s friends and former Leicester Tigers team-mates Geordan Murphy and Leon Lloyd.

According to Moody, “it’s been a whirlwind.”

“It’s been wonderful because there has been such a strong outpouring of love and support.” Although it’s occasionally a little overwhelming, it’s all from such a lovely and wonderful place.

“It’s been a strange time, but for me and my family, it’s just felt warm embrace from everyone who is supporting us,” he said.

Moody noticed some shoulder weakness while working out in the gym and later learned he had MND.

A series of scans revealed nerve damage to his brain and spinal cord after physiotherapy failed to resolve the issue.

Moody, who has two sons, 17 and 15, says it has been more difficult than the physical effects of his diagnosis so far.

My hand and shoulder have “minor symptoms,” according to Moody.

“Your mind is the only thing it has on you,” you say. It persists.

“Trying to park that and concentrate on the day-to-day.” maximizing your physical potential each day. feeling committed to your goals and self-assured.

Treatment can slow down MND progression because it is incurable and can progress quickly.

A study of Italian footballers suggests that the rate of MND is up to six times higher than the general population, despite the fact that elite athletes are most adversely affected by it.