4Ed Foundation

Established after Ed’s MND diagnosis in July 2022, 4Ed started as a bike ride between former teammates and friends with the aim of supporting Ed and his family as they navigated the difficult road ahead of them. Now 4Ed supports people who are sharing the same journey, by providing financial support to those living with Motor Neurone Disease (MND). In August 2023, the Gloucester Rugby Foundation officially adopted the 4Ed campaign as a restricted fund, securing the future legacy of the campaign and the transformative impact it has. 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.