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he litter of West Midlands Police
puppies that have been named after
Tmotor neurone disease (MND) heroes
as a nod to former ACC Chris Johnson who
has the condition are featured in a new
fundraising calendar.
The calendar has been funded by Chris
and his wife Sharon and all profits will be
split between Primrose Hospice, which is
supporting the family, and the Motor
Neurone Disease Association.
The photographs featured were taken by
retired sergeant Andy Gregory.

“The puppies are, of course, incredibly
photogenic, so we have already had a lot of
interest in the calendars,” says Sharon, “We
are hoping to raise as much money as
possible for these two incredibly important
charities and would really appreciate
everyone’s support.”
The calendars cost £10 each and can be
ordered by emailing Sharon at
mndpuppylitter@gmail.com
The Force’s latest pup recruits, which are
springer spaniels, have been named after
inspirational figures affected by MND. One is Sharon Johnson (right) is pictured with Angelique Dalton, chief operating officer at the
called Cheeky in honour of Chris as that is Primrose Hospice.
the nickname his colleagues gave him. Darby; Len, after footballer Lenny Johnrose; Primrose Hospice; Hawkins, after Good
The other pups have been named: Rimmer, after soldier Chris Rimmer (who Morning Britain’s Charlotte Hawkins’ work to
Doddie, after rugby union player Doddie also set up the MND Warriors support raise awareness of the disease; Blue, the
Weir; Burrow, after Leeds Rhinos player Rob group); Moss, after Emma Moss who runs MND flagship colour; and Rollo, after retired
Burrow MBE; Darby, after footballer Stephen the Mummy with MND blog; Primrose after West Midlands Sergeant John Rollason who
“ We are hoping to raise as much money as last month.
was also nicknamed Rollo and passed away

Chris was diagnosed with MND in 2018
but continued working for almost two years
possible for these two incredibly important
year. He and his wife, Sharon, who is also a
charities and would really appreciate after diagnosis before retiring earlier this
West Midlands officer, have worked
everyone’s support. “ relentlessly since to raise awareness of the
terminal disease and funds into research
around it.

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