Seb Blake

Set up in July 2022 by Gloucester Rugby as a way of generating awareness and funds following Ed Slater’s diagnosis with Motor Neurone Disease (MND), the 4Ed campaign has helped raised in excess of £0.5m to support Ed, his family and MND causes. Money raised has contributed to the significant adaptions required for Ed’s home and has provided opportunities for the Slater Family to make precious memories over the last 12 months and beyond.

The campaign is now officially part of the Gloucester Rugby Foundation, with all money raised being used to provide bursaries for families affected by MND in Gloucestershire to access support, including funding vital equipment, changes to the home, family days out, or psychological support. The 4Ed campaign will also seek to raise continued awareness of MND to help influence national policy, as well as provide access to Kingsholm for support sessions and respite care through sports adapted activities, particularly for families impacted by the disease.

Fundraising events will take place throughout the season and beyond, including the return of the 4Ed Dinner, following its hugely successful debut in March 2023 and the launch of our 4Ed cycle sportif, giving everyone the chance to get on their bikes and raise vital funds 4Ed.