Motor Neurone Disease
latest news & developments
Springboks legend Joost van der Westhuizen fights for his life
The former rugby captain was diagnosed with motor neuron disease in 2011.
Joost to receive clinical treament in the US
Former Springbok captain Joost Van der Westhuizen is heading to the US to participate in clinical studies in connection with his MND diagnosis.
Hawking turns 70, defying disease
As Stephen Hawking turns 70 this week, scientists are baffled how he has managed to survive so long with such a crippling disease.
A terrible disease made famous by Joost
It is a tragedy that it takes a sporting hero to be struck down by a life-threatening disease to create public awareness of the condition.