'This is the most important thing to me': Adviser Adrian Murphy becomes chair for MND Scotland

For his brother

Sophie King
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Murphy Wealth CEO Adrian Murphy has recently been appointed as Chair for MND Scotland. Here, he tells Professional Adviser all about it and why he is running 5km every day in December...

A couple of years ago, Murphy's brother Brian was diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), which was a complete shock for the entire family. Fuelled with determination to support people living with MND, Murphy and his firm started raising money for MND Scotland, which helps to support those living with the illness. The team raised money for the charity by hosting and supporting various events, including charity BBQs and fundraising for the MND Scotland Cornflower Ball.  "We've seen what the disease does to people, it's awful," Murphy (pictured) says. "And then I saw an ad earlie...

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