Ex-Rangers player Fernando Rickson launches MND fund

Ex-Rangers player Fernando Rickson has announced he will launch a new foundation to raise funds for research into debilitating Motor Neurone Disease.

Fernando Rickson. Picture: Donald MacLeod / TSPL

Rickson was diagnosed with the terminal disease in 2013.

Despite being given just 15 months to live, the Dutchman has vowed he will fight the terminal illness.

Later this week he will launch the Fernando Rickson Foundation to raise vital funds for medicine and research into the condition.

Rickson in his Ranger playing days. PA Photo: Andrew Milligan.

Motor Neurone Disease is a crippling and ultimately fatal condition, which causes the degeneration of the body’s motor nerve cells.

Since his diagnosis, Rickson has raised more than £80,000 for the charity, MND Scotland.

Craig Scotckton, Chief Executive of MND Scotland said: “MND is a rapidly progressing terminal illness with no effective treatment and no cure.

Rickson in his Ranger playing days. PA Photo: Andrew Milligan.

“During MND Awareness Week 2016 we want to increase public awareness and understanding of MND.

“Funding for research continues to be a priority for but with additional support we can do more.”

To donate text CUREMND to 70660 to donate £5 to MND Scotland.