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The Fight of Gordon's Life

Following Gordon Aikman's battle with motor neurone disease, charting his fundraising attempts and campaign for better treatment.

The inspiring story of one young man's battle with a terminal condition. Diagnosed with motor neurone disease at 29, Gordon Aikman decides to fightback. He raises cash to help fund a cure and campaigns for better treatment. And as he gradually loses control of his body, Gordon wins major improvements in patient care. In a year of physical and emotional struggle, he also brings family and friends together to celebrate his marriage.

30 minutes

Credits

RoleContributor
ReporterGlenn Campbell
ProducerSusie Taylor
DirectorSusie Taylor
Executive ProducerDaniel Maxwell

Broadcasts

  • Mon 4 Jan 201620:30
  • Fri 8 Jan 201600:35
  • Fri 8 Jan 201620:30
  • Sat 9 Jan 201614:30
  • Sun 10 Jan 201610:30

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