Gordon Aikman voted a people’s champion

MND champion’s husband would love to have seen the look on his partner’s face

Gordon Aikman’s husband said he would have loved to have seen the look on his partner’s face after he was named winner of a prestigious award.

The Fifer died of motor neurone disease (MND) in February but his campaigning has seen him voted a people’s champion.

Gordon’s Fightback, which transformed care and has raised more than £600,000 for research, won the 2017 Scottish Charity award.

Organised by Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations, the awards celebrate the life-changing work of charities, community groups and people dedicated to making Scotland a better place to live.

Lawrence Cowan, chairman of MND Scotland, said: “It’s wonderful that Gordon’s achievements have been celebrated with this award”.

“What the Gordon’s Fightback campaign has achieved is remarkable.

“Patients with MND see their nurses more often and for longer thanks to the campaign. There are also more researchers in Scotland searching for a cure.”

Lawrence admitted to missing Gordon every single day, but said the fight he started will continue.

“Gordon and everyone going through this devastating disease inspire us all to keep fighting back. That’s why MND Scotland will keep on transforming care and funding a cure for this devastating disease,” he said.

Gordon’s husband, Joe Pike, added: “I would love to have seen the expression on Gordon’s face as he was announced as the winner of this award. I would have loved to have heard the speech – the powerful speech – he would have given.”

He added: “This award is a wonderful tribute to his incredible campaigning, and we will continue with Gordon’s Fightback until a cure for MND is found.”

Donations can be made at www. GordonsFightback.com or text MNDS85 £10 to 70070.

Gordon Aikman and Joe Pike.