Harrogate Council raises £15,000 through cremation metal recovery

Harrogate Borough Council has presented the Motor Neurone Disease Association with £15,000, raised through recycling metals recovered from cremations.

The Yorkshire Dales branch of the MNDA was presented with the cheque on Thursday.

Every six months the council picks a charity to raise money for by recycling metals such as coffin parts and replacement joints, with consent from families.

Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is a condition that attacks the nerves and spine to stop muscle movements. It kills more than half diagnosed within two years and there is currently no cure.

The Yorkshire Dales branch of the association is one of eighty across the country providing care for those with the illness and researching potential cures.

Councillor Andy Paraskos said;

“I’d like to thank those families who, during a difficult time, have consented to us recycling metals recovered. By raising this money, everyone involved has done their bit to helping local charities such as Motor Neurone Disease Association.”

The council has used this scheme in the past to raise money for charities such as Dementia Forward who received £10,000 in 2020.

Jenn Dodd, regional fundraiser for the MNDA, added;

“Without generous donations like this one from Harrogate Borough Council the Yorkshire Dales Branch and MND Association simply would not be able to provide its vital support services, fund research to find a cure and campaign and raise awareness of MND.”

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