Euan MacDonald
Scottish entrepreneur with motor neurone disease
Euan James Stuart MacDonald MBE (14 August 1974 – 21 August 2024) was a Scottish businessman. He studied at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.[1] MacDonald created The Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research in 2007 in partnership with the University of Edinburgh.[2] He was born in Sheffield, England.
MacDonald was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in October 2003.[3]
In 2013, MacDonald co-founded the disabled access review website, Euan's Guide.[4] In November 2014, MacDonald was named as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK.[5]
MacDonald died on 21 August 2024 from motor neurone disease in Edinburgh, one week after his 50th birthday.[6]
References
change- ↑ "Interview with Euan". Euan's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ Swanson, Brian (27 June 2007). "Businessman's plight to save his son". The Express. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ Donnelly, Brian. "Hotel chain's founder gives cash for motor neurone centre". The Hearld. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ Tracey, Emma (7 July 2014). "Family support disabled man with accessibility guide". BBC News. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ "Britain's most influential people with a disability or impairment". Shaw Trust. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
- ↑ "Tributes to MND champion who created 'vital' Euan's Guide". BBC. Retrieved 23 August 2024.
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