One person is diagnosed with MND in Ireland every week.

Now one hotel group is doing what it can to help people with Motor Neurone Disease, a progressive neurological condition that attacks the motor neurones in the brain and spinal cord, to take some time out and enjoy life.

The iNUA Collection, which owns the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island, and the Irish Motor Neurone Disease Association (IMNDA) have announced a new partnership aimed at providing short breaks to individuals and families affected by the disease.

The collab is all thanks to funds from the Charlie Bird Development Fund, set up from monies raised from the phenomenal Climb with Charlie initiative.

IMNDA will provide a grant for a hotel stay, allowing those living with MND and their families to take a well-deserved break in one of the iNUA Collection’s 12 hotels across Ireland.

IMNDA members can speak with their IMNDA Nurse or the Services Team to avail of the initiative and locations include the Radisson Blu Hotels in Cork, Athlone, Limerick and Sligo, Tullamore Court Hotel, Fairways Hotel Louth, Hillgrove Hotel & Spa and five-star Muckross Park Hotel & Spa.

Each location will offer guestrooms with fully accessible services, accessible dining venues and public relaxation areas, along with tailored experiences based on guests’ needs.

The complimentary hotel breaks will help families to make cherished memories together as well as providing relief breaks for family carers of those with MND, giving them the opportunity to take time out from what can often be a stressful journey.

“I am so happy that part of the funds from Climb with Charlie are being used for this purpose,” said Charlie Bird.

“Motor Neurone is a dreadful disease for people living with it and indeed for their carers as well, so anything that can give people a short break is a lovely idea.

“I know what people with MND are going through as well as those who are caring for us, and I believe even a short break would be welcomed and of benefit.”