Ice bucket challengers help local MND sufferers

Tue, 16 Sep 2014

People who've poured buckets of iced water over their heads have helped benefit Motor Neurone Disease sufferers on the Island.

Thanks to the Ice Bucket Challenge craze, Hospice Isle of Man says it's received £3,500 in donations.

There are 10 patients here with the disease - many of whom receive treatment and support at the hospice in the Rowan Room.

Mary Doyle from Hospice says the charity will make sure the funds are targeted: