Ed Slater on being diagnosed with MND and forced to retire from professional rugby

[@jr1734]

Ed just comes across as a top bloke, i'd be saying that even if I didn't know he's been diagnosed with MND. What a tremendous attitude he does have towards having being diagnosed, will be donating to your incredible fund raising efforts.

[@Jam43341]

Takes it like a champ as well. Absolute legend stay strong fella♥️

[@domknill]

A great interview. Fantastic to see the changing room humour is strong and to hear about the amazing loyalty of Ed’s friends and the rugby community. Inspiring.

[@robmclintock9195]

Amazing, what a guy. Thought it was particularly powerful that he still wants to hear his friends problems and be there for them

[@cinders1413]

Great interview very interesting to hear men talking so openly. Ed you are an inspiration to us all thank you.

[@infernogamers168]

Great interview. What a special guy Ed is! True leader.

[@tennistankRF]

This interview is fascinating but deeply upsetting at the same time. An incredibly brave man

[@trivonage]

Inspiring watch❤️ best wishes to you and your family, Ed! Take care!

[@honest1296]

Well done Jim for keeping the conversation with Ed.

[@Kayla-mr1kp]

What a Legend!! ❤ I’m going thru the diagnosis process! Had a biopsy positive for neurogenic atrophy so the back/neck surgery they were suggesting won’t help, now most possible mimics have been ruled out so I’m trying to make peace w it. Thanks a million for this interview!!

[@Ali74]

All the best Kayla.

[@Budgie_uk]

Inspiring interview, keep fighting Ed!

[@Quilty2]

What a person he is. The mental strength his showing 🙏 Wishing him nothing but hope and love ❤️

[@seamus9750]

Makes our daily gripes and complaints insignificant. Have a friend that's recently been diagnosed.

[@cullyx2913]

Excellent content. ❤️ & ✊ Ed

[@fw_114]

Ed Slater is an absolute chap, what an inspiration.

[@Ali74]

All the best Ed.

[@simonbennett6235]

✊ What more can be said .

[@mikeralphphotography9672]

Hi Ed. i am five years in, tell it F off every day, live well enjoy life, and tell it to do one every day. it's slow in me, but be strong have your dreams, and do it.

[@stuartabel1796]

Hi Ed I was diagnosed on November 24th 2022. Since then I've done an insane amount of research and also embarked on an ayahuasca retreat in the hope it might help.

[@robz1471]

Ed ❤

[@JasonBrown-dd7dj]

Top bloke,so unfair we wont see the devestation until 2 years from now.If you could design the most devastating disease mnd would be up there at the top.Is sense of humour is top notch.

[@edlapinski341]

JIM a very educational video send your friend to The USA our Medical Powers are light years ahead of the Brits

[@cameronmmj9291]

Dying slowly in America doesn't sound financially smart to me

[@edlapinski341]

@@cameronmmj9291 OH yes NHS is so much better the our health system in the USA !!!! Did you just wake up from a coma?

[@ryanrr2333]

Obviously Rugby has had a massive impact in the diagnosis. Hits to the head are going to make a massive percentage - towards the diagnosis of Mnd.

[@kalyaninair510]

Be a warrior and set example for rest of the world

[@zeitgeistx5239]

Lol Ed Slater might want to speak to some other specialists because there's a wide body of research showing head injuries increasing the risks of neurological diseases.

[@denisehadfield7995]

That’s interesting. My brother had a fall, hit his head. Not sure when but now he has MND. Will have to ask him some questions about his fall….

[@ryanrr2333]

If someone’s saying that mnd is not related to head knocks - get a new doctor/specialists. That’s the biggest rubbish I have ever heard.

[@rdcanyon]

Great interview, however I'm surprised how sure he is about head injuries not being a cause