John Ryan in full action, dive passing the ball at the back of a scrum against an England Squad.

John is 48 and married to Jackie; he has two lovely children Sean and Kiera. What can you say about John, having known him for over 30 years, well he is a fantastic rugby player, one of the best we ever played with and has a great rugby and sporting brain, he’s popular, known by more people than we have ever met, he’s warm, generous, funny, a true friend. It’s a pleasure to be able to say we know him.

We want to raise everyone’s awareness of Motor Neurones Disease, and need your help. Please take the time to look up informative information on the MNDa web site. www.mndassociation.org

How can you make a difference!

To all the people that have ever met, played rugby, or any sport, worked, or just socialized with john, we ask you to get involved to help raise funds.

There is a fundraising page on the site for you all, but we would like you to take the initiative and come forward with positive suggestions to help the trust succeed. Contact David Lynch using the register now button for any help, official correspondence and advise in running your fundraising event. 

We have set up the John Ryan Trust and need you.  

Kicking a ball for MND (Pending).

On the web site you will find a short video which has been designed to encourage your participation, whether you are part of a large company, individual or a group of friends, click on the “kick a ball button” and get involved. Once you have donated your names will then be displayed. Our initial aim is to raise £20,000 to be used for future home modifications that would be required to help john and his family, while also actively supporting the North West London MNDa and other people with this debilitating illness. Donations and your support are gratefully welcomed. You can donate online via paypal using the donate button above. Please be aware that paypal charge a fee to the trust for every transaction made. You can also make cheque payments to: "The John Ryan Trust Ltd" and post to The John Ryan Trust 93 Colin Park Road, London NW9 6HY. 

 “About Motor Neurone Disease”

“Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks the upper and lower motor neurones.
Degeneration of the motor neurones leads to weakness and wasting of muscles, causing increasing loss of mobility in the limbs, and difficulties with speech, swallowing and breathing.”

Many Thanks for your continued support.

David Lynch, Alan Graham, Richard Butler.