A charity set up in memory of a Halifax dad of two who died from motor neurone disease aged just 38 is to support research into whether strenuous exercise increases the risk of developing the condition. Nick Smith was killed …
Read the full story >>Leaving a lasting legacy for Nick by supporting more research into MND
Lee Cholmondeley, Chartered Physiotherapist, owner of Hex Physio in Elland and Physio at Siddal ARLFC, is taking on an incredible challenge for us this summer. Setting off on Wednesday 10 August from Hull KR’s Craven Park ground, he will cross …
They’ve done it. After the toughest of 48 hours, our Triple Peak Challenge team have completed the Yorkshire Three Peaks 3 times. Through the night on Friday into Saturday, they completed it twice accompanied by a 25kg dummy. On Sunday, …
Donate now >> It’s back. And it’s more challenging than ever. Over the May Bank Holiday Weekend – from Friday 29 April to Sunday 1 May 2022 – our Triple Peak Challenge team are taking on an even tougher challenge …
A product designed by students at Heckmondwike Grammar School, which won the Design Museum’s national competition for schools, is to be added to a Yorkshire charity’s memory and treasure boxes to support young people facing the death of a parent …
On 20 December 2017, our lives changed forever when Nick died. The end of this year will mark the five-year anniversary of his death, and we are proud of the legacy The Nick Smith Foundation has built for an amazing …
Read the full story >>An important update from The Nick Smith Foundation
In April, Alec will be taking on the Mallorca 312 in memory of his dad who died from MND. 🚲 312km of cycling ⛰️ over 5km of climbing ⏱️ within 14 hours It’s an amazing challenge and we hope you’ll …
A co-ordinator for motor neurone disease (MND) care in Calderdale and Huddersfield is to remain in place after the NHS Foundation Trust agreed to permanently extend a pilot scheme bringing together help and services for those diagnosed with the condition. …
A Yorkshire charity set up in memory of a 38-year-old dad of two who died from motor neurone disease is asking for support once more in 2021 to give children and young people facing the death of a parent or …
Read the full story >>Crowdfunder launched to give the gift of memories this Christmas
Nick Smith’s children have designed Christmas Cards to be sold to raise money for the charity set up after their dad’s death from Motor Neurone Disease four years ago. Nick, from Lightcliffe near Halifax, died in December 2017 just 101 …
Read the full story >>Nick’s children design Christmas Cards to support the Foundation