Last November, ex-Antrim footballer Anto Finnegan revealed the devastating news that he has been diagnosed with Motor Neuron Disease.
It is a condition which has been highlighted of late through the Ice Bucket Challenge which has raised money and awareness.
Finnegan joined us on tonight's show to talk about living with the condition as well as the idea of organising a charity GAA match at Ulster Rugby's ground Ravenhill.
"I was delighted by the Ice Bucket Challenge," said Finnegan, who believes awareness has been the biggest benefit of the Ice Bucket Challenge.
"When I was diagnosed, the one thing that struck me when I spoke to people about my condition was the lack of understanding of what the condition was and the seriousness of the condition. So I think the Ice Bucket Challenge has helped the various agencies around the world in addressing the issue and bringing more to the front of people's lives."
Finnegan explained how he got get-well-soon style messages from people when he went public showed the lack of knowledge about a condition which is terminal.
Finnegan's diagnosis started when he developed pains in his hands and his GP noticed twitching. He believes the fitness gained from playing inter-county football in the past has helped him since he was diagnosed two years ago at the age of 39.
He revealed how he came to terms with the diagnosis and how the condition affects him on a daily basis.
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