Rave for Dave planned for dad after his Motor Neurone Disease diagnosis aged 55

A dance event has been lined up to support a dad diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease at the age of 55.

By Fiona Thompson

Published 1st Aug 2021, 04:45 BST

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Music fan Dave Coxon – know as Disco Dave – was given the news in January following two years of investigations.

Now he has almost lost the use of his arms and is reliant on partner Jannette Hall to help him.

His loved ones are showing their support by holding a series of fundraisers to support the couple, as well as back the Motor Neurone Disease Association.

Chloe Coxon with her dad Dave.

Chloe Coxon with her dad Dave.

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They include friend Darran Curry, who is planning Rave For Dave on Saturday, August 7, from 4pm to 11.45pm at the workingmen’s club in Dave’s home village of Wheatley Hill.

Tickets are £5 and a series of DJs have been lined up to perform.

Cash raised will help cover the cost of a wet room and modifications to Dave’s home.

Photos shared by Chloe Coxon of her with her dad when she was young, Dave Coxon with his partner Jannette Hall and the MND wristbands dad and daughter wear.

Photos shared by Chloe Coxon of her with her dad when she was young, Dave Coxon with his partner Jannette Hall and the MND wristbands dad and daughter wear.

His daughter Chloe, 30, calls him her “hero” has thanked all those who have rallied round so far.

She is planning her next fundraiser, which will be a bungee jump from Whitby Viaduct, with the money to help buy aids for her dad and more home adaptations, with a JustGiving page set up to collect cash.

Chloe said: "He has been through so much already losing his partner Lindsey Curry in 2008 when she was 35 then his son, my brother Sam Coxon, on August 12, 2016, when he was just 20, which changed our lives forever.

Chloe Coxon pictured with her late brother Sam when they were young. His death aged 20 left his friends and family devastated.

Chloe Coxon pictured with her late brother Sam when they were young. His death aged 20 left his friends and family devastated.

"I believe my dad is handling all this so well because nothing can compare to the pain of losing his son, right?

"So many people have and are trying to help raise money for the Motor Neurone Disease Association and my dad, me, my partner and my best friend did a 9 mile walk and raised £820.

“His garden has been done off some of his friends, he is such a well loved man.

The poster for the Rave for Dave event being planned by Darran Curry.

The poster for the Rave for Dave event being planned by Darran Curry.

“My dad is my world and I would like people to see my fundraising page to help my Dad get everything he needs.

"It’s heartbreaking watching him go through this, but he is so strong.”

She added Dave’s favourite saying is “only love” so has had it tattooed on her fingers in his honour.

Darran’s online JustGiving page can be found by searching for Dave Coxon

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