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$3,210

raised so far

64%

of $5,000 goal

Our Story

This year’s Walk to Defeat MND means more to us than words can express.

We walk to honour Ricky, an amazing husband, a wonderful dad and the perfect Grandad. His courage, his laughter, and the way he continued to bring joy to others despite the relentless challenges he faced. We walk so that others may one day have more time, more treatment options, and more hope.

Ricky fought MND for four long years. Along the way our support network became our friends, and his carers became our family. Ricky was truly one of a kind, a character loved by so many.

Ricky’s MND journey began on 16 February 2022. From that moment our world was shattered. Our dreams were no longer the same and we had to rethink what life would look like.

We faced it head-on, we stood by each other’s side and took it by storm, making memories every single day. What we all loved most about Ricky was his determination to remain himself, to keep smiling, keep laughing and to put smiles on everyone else’s faces, no matter what he was going through or the daily challenges he faced.
Ricky fought bravely for four years. Sadly, on 24 January 2026, he had no more fight left to give and gained his wings and was suffering no more.

If our story teaches you anything, please hold your loved ones tight. Don’t wait or put off the things you want to do, just do them. Don’t miss the chance. Laugh often, love deeply, and always forgive.

Because in the blink of an eye, life can change… just like it did for us.

Thank you for supporting our walk, for remembering Ricky, and for helping us fight MND.

Team Members

Joshua Coyle
$150
Ricky Coyle
$50
Julie Coyle
Tommy Coyle
Jasmin Barrow-cliffe
Rachel Wilson
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