Churcher’s College student to perform classical piano recital in aid of MND

Seventeen-year-old Madeleine Plummer from Haslemere will be performing a classical piano recital at 1.30–2.30 pm on Sunday 12th November at St Peter’s Church in Petersfield to raise funds for the Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Association.

Madeleine is a sixth form pupil at Churcher’s College in Petersfield currently studying for A Levels in English, History, Music and Music Technology. She hopes to go on to study for a music degree at university and a post graduate course in conducting. A gifted pianist, Madeleine will be playing the following pieces:

• The 2nd and 3rd movements from Beethovens “Pathetique” Piano Sonata
• Prelude and Fugue in g minor by Bach
• Reverie by Debussy

Madeleine explains: “I lost my grandma to MND a year ago and wanted to do something in her memory to help improve life for people with this condition. I decided to combine my love of music with raising funds for this cause and I hope that as many people as possible will come along. All proceeds raised on the day will go to the MND Association, all donations will be gratefully received to help raise much needed funds and awareness.”

Motor neurone disease (MND) is a rapidly progressing disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It can leave people locked in a failing body, unable to move, talk, swallow and eventually breathe. Up to 5,000 adults are living with MND at any one time in the UK.

Julia Beales for the MND Association added: "At the MND Association we improve care and support for people with MND and their families and carers. We fund research that leads to new understanding and treatments, and brings us closer to a cure. We campaign and raise awareness so the needs of people affected by MND are recognised by wider society.

"Almost all of our work is funded by voluntary donations. We rely on the time and generosity of people like you, and indeed supporters like Madeleine, to help us achieve our vision; a world free from MND. To find out more about our work please visit our website or join our community on social media.”