Bruno's Story - MND | Palliative Care | Dignity Therapy 

When he broke down in tears after mentioning the bucket list I broke down too. So sorry for him.

What a sweet man he seemed to be.

What a handsome guy. And that picture of him muscular! His story is heartbreaking. Rest easy Bruno.

Upmost respect to Bruno and his family. Lost my dad through this terrible illness not so long ago. Sending my love to you all. x

Only knew Bruno professionally some 25 years ago. He is a kind and generous man. Always with a smile and never a bad word. God Bless you Bruno.

He is a brave soul. My sister had Lewy Bodies Dementia, for 7 years. She passed away peacefully, at The Residence, in Darien, CT, in Memory Care. She couldn't walk, talk, or think anymore . Thankyou to all the caregivers , doctors, nurses, and Hospice, for the excellent care,they gave to my sisters I salute all of u wonderful medical people.

What a terrible shock this diagnosis obviously was, for a man in his prime and a bodybuilder, no less. Such a devastating illness, not only for the patient but for the family. Bruno is fortunate to have such a wonderful wife. Thank you for sharing your story.

Rest In Peace Bruno and prayers & condolences to your family 🤍🕊

I'm soo sorry bruno....sending love from maine...we all go too soon because I feel the medical field has failed us 😢 I really think they have better ways to help people but are holding back for profit....heaven will take u with open arms and don't worry there is an afterlife my friend ❤️

Amazing courage Bruno and family. Keith Fagg, the volunteer featured in this video is one of the most generous, caring people I know. Keith and his whole family have done so much for the people of the Geelong region over decades. I’m not surprised at all he’d be involved in assisting people in need. You’re an inspiration Bruno.

Love to you, Bruno. I have MS & am slowly losing myself. I am alone & It’s hard to keep going sometimes. I hope you’ve said all you wanted to. I wish you all the best, every day. 💕

Very sad for you Bruno. It's a terrible disease. I have it also. It started in my arms, they are now useless and I write with voice recognition. Fortunately, it did not move down into my body. And I am now probably the longest survivor in the world with this disease. 42 years since diagnosed. Stephen Hawking on his passing had the disease. Over 50 years. It is a frightening disease and a disease that you would not like anyone getting. Research seems to be too relaxed in chasing a remedy for this illness. Just something that would at least arrest it. Spending billions on going to planets, while the rest of us in our thousands, ponder the inevitable. Andy McGovern.

"First Symptoms". One finger dropping down, unable to resist the pull of gravity with outstretched arm and hand. Then six months later another finger with the same system. No surrender, Bruno.

RIP Bruno. I understand that what was the situation at the time of diagnosis of such horrible and devastating desease and after.As my wife felt weakness in wrist firstly during May,2020 and felt weakness in leg,walking problem riding stairs. After consulting GP ,they could not detect the actual cause, but finally on 31.10.2020 neurologist declare after several test that it is anterior horn cell,which is not cruel.From that day our life suddenly changed.within three to four months she became fully dependent on other.For 2nd opinion went to a big hospital in South,there at my third visit IN APRIL,21 they declare that it is MND.They gave IVIG and one chemotherapy but no improvement.During last April she felt breathlessness, and speak and swallow problem.On 16th May,21 she felt headach and uncomfortable .Her sodium, potassium level down and wbc 14500,infected.Her oxygen level also low on 20.05.2021 and admitted in hospital.Finally she passed in hospital on 22.05.2021. Still I am in pain.why not cure of such a horrible desease.

He died July 2018 at age 54

Heartbreaking x

So sad, God bless and help this dear man.

Rest in Peace Bruno 🙏❤🌹

R.I.P Bruno. My grandmother loved your friendly spirit when visiting you for a shop at cozella bros. And you inspired me in the gym with your consistency and physique.

🥲 thank you for this gift of how you felt rip Bruno ....thank you so much for this video...my sincere condolences to his wife and family and friends....

RIP Bruno💓

Look how fit he was ! Poor man this is so brutal . Rip sir

My sympathy to his wife, family and friends. A true warrior indeed. ❤

Life is not kind to people who who never killed anyone, yet evil murderers are still around, I am so sorry Bruno. We are all going to die eventual but when we do not know. I cry with you, I lost both my parents 2013 and 2022.. God bless Sir

Poor guy, and anyone who has this illness. RIP Bruno 🙏

What a beautiful story of love and caring. "no man is an island, entire of itself ...."

I commend Bruno for creating his Dignity book and those who helped him create it

Unfortunately, life changes. We all start out young.we get older, and .health problems start. Humans r like used cars.We inherit sicknesses, or become sick which isn't necessarily hereditary! I think, the hardest thing about life, is it's always changing. It's how we handle, our jigsaw puzzle. Blessingd and prayers to your family.

'Dignity' is a word that gains enormous importance for MND patients and boy does Bruno show this by the bucket load. This film, Bruno's story and the love shown by Vivien are an amazing testimony. Hat's off to Keith Fagg as well for his oh so valuable mission. Through this touching and inspiring film, Bruno can be celebrated by many people who never had the honour of knowing him in life.

I had a dear friend who had MS and her legs kept giving out or her left one would be dragging behind her. She was a Rockstar and I loved her dearly. A year after her diagnosis, she died in a car accident. I miss her dearly

really brings it on home that this comes to us all no matter what form it may take.

couldn't control my tear, Brave and strong Bruno and his better half ,best wishes and blessings .

RIP Bruno

My, faith is in my wonderful GOD AND SAVIOUR I can't do without him in my life I know I'm going home to heaven to be with him 💕

Rest in peace Bruno 🙏💞💥💫

Beautiful video. Sending so much love ❤️ xxx

Life can be so damn hard sometimes I watched my dad suffer and I took care of him until the day he died Now I’ve got 4th stage cancer I’m lucky though I’m in my middle 60s My heart goes out to this man and his family Like I said life can be so damn hard sometimes

MND is brutal! My friend's son Ian was diagnosed with MND after having an issue with his foot. He was a fit and healthy guy but within 8 months he was not able to move from his neck down and in the end was not able to swallow. It was a blessing when he died. A very cruel disease. I wonder how Bruno is doing as I look at the dates. Very moving to watch this.

Yes Bruno. I'm still alive. Celebrated my 88th birthday in February. Looking forward to getting the second vaccine for the virus next week. Wouldn't you think by now that they would have a vaccine for MND. The virus is not a terminal disease. MND is. And MND only affects one person in 40,000 per population? That's the dilemma. They are not particularly worried about the few that gets MND/ALS. :-( No surrender Andy ~.

RIP Bruno💐

What an awesome couple!! It’s nice to know that true love is alive and well!! Thank you for a beautiful story!! Love concurs all!!! 🥰🥰

Absolutely devastating.. God bless xx

"Time is the biggest gift." Well said, sir. RIP 🙏

You are both amazing. My heart goes out to you.

Hope you're doing well Bruno, your wife and all. Warm thoughts.

I was diagnosed with MS in January 2011 so I understand what you're going through. Most of the DMD (disease modifying drugs) have side effects that are equal to or worse than the actual MS symptoms. My legs have become progressively weak and I dread that I'll most likely be dependant upon a wheelchair soon. Maybe not full time but at least while walking.

God bless you Bruno. So sorry for your illness.

Really sad!!! I assume by some other comments that he passed away? If so RIP mate, life can be so cruel. You see things like this and you examine and question yourself........mostly that my so called problems pail in significants.

Aww Bless you brave soul!

The best hospice care is hanging a large sign at the entrance that says “Believe On the Lord Jesus Christ and You Will Be Saved”.

God bless you Bruno.

Heartbreaking 💔

There are no words here xxxxxxxxxxxxxx

I wish you well Bruno. I will pray for you. Andy ~

I’ve watched a lot of these MND stories. Here in the United States we call it ALS. But I’ve often notice majority of ppl who get this disease seem to be very athletic & in good shape. I mean you never hear anyone being unfit, or a smoker or a alcoholic. It’s always someone athletic,& who takes good care of their body. Is it just me, but should we just be lazy & unhealthy in order not to get this disease? Rest In Peace Bruno, my sincere condolences to you and your family.

What a brave man.

God bless you Bruno I will pray for you

What a brave warrior.

“Keep going keep fighting “ ❤

Stay strong fight it your a hero dude

RIP ❤

Beautiful story

Sending love healing prayers to Bruno u are truly Insperational you have an amazing wife who loves you eternally my brtother that truly touched me in idea that you have writing for all those tha you love and care for you are all an amazing family. sending u all love and prayers from accross the pond. BLESSINGS AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL.

The most terrible illness. Our dear friend died from this. At age 34.

God bless xx

A cruel disease...heartbreaking 😪

Bollix going to the moon or mars this needs a cure spend the billions of pounds sorting this first

Thanks Christine.

Such a horrible HORRIBLE disease. So unfair. RIP to him.

RIP

rip bruno

May He Rest in Eternal peace 😞✝️🙏❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🥺!

A BEAUTIFUL MAN . A BEAUTIFUL WIFE 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

La vida es como un mazo de cartas. Te pueden tocar buenas y la partida se transita alegremente. Pero si te tocan malas, el viaje puede ser muy corto y doloroso. 😭😭😭

God bless all of you 💕

I watch a lot of these shows. But this man I'm just watching him and listening to him, it's almost too hard to watch. I don't know if I'm going to watch the whole thing.

He is now enjoying God's presence, that's what matters most. We suffer, we die, we go to heaven if we accept humbly this suffering as our Lord did...

Thanks Bruno. But I have got that healing treatment you talk about. How do you think that I have survived for the past 43 years with this terminal illness. MND?

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Life makes no sense. There has to be more to life

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What an awful disease this is. I can't even imagine what it must be to receive such a diagnosis. It is so hard for the families who care for them, and love them, and don't want to lose them, but end up having to soldier on.

Why there is no cure for this horrific ALS?! This is the worst thing I’ve ever seen...The saddest...

My step mum had this but no one told me that hat she had it and when she died I thought if I knew I should have done something

My dad has mnd :,( he still with me rn

Rip

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Just found out my pop has MND after 5 years of his muscles wasting

How did this disease begin to manifest to you? What came first, how did it go?

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There comes a time when its known to stop fighting. Prepare for what’s to come when we enter a new stage in our life.

Happy to see him - them - appeased but I was wondering if his fatal disease wasn't a side-effect of the drugs he obviously took when he was a body builder :( .

Yes, Bruno. That's where I disagreed with Stephen Hawking. There is no point in finding black holes in space. The people who have got MND are living in a black hole. It annoyed me so much that Stephen could not divert his great brain and intellect into finding something to release the message in the brain to the neurons or migrate the message from the neurons to the muscles. That's MND. Nothing more and nothing less.

The cruelest disease on this earth!

V k

« Don’t talk to me today……I have nothing good to say » 👍 You’re lucky to have such a devoted wife. How many would just jump ship ? By the way, we share the same name.