Euan MacDonald

Photo of Euan MacDonald.
Euan MacDonald MBE, co-founder of Euan's Guide, the disabled access review website.

Euan James Stuart MacDonald MBE (14 August 1974 – 21 August 2024) was a Scottish businessman. He studied at the University of St Andrews and the University of Edinburgh.[1] MacDonald created The Euan MacDonald Centre for Motor Neurone Disease Research in 2007 in partnership with the University of Edinburgh.[2] He was born in Sheffield, England.

MacDonald was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in October 2003.[3]

In 2013, MacDonald co-founded the disabled access review website, Euan's Guide.[4] In November 2014, MacDonald was named as one of the most influential disabled people in the UK.[5]

MacDonald died on 21 August 2024 from motor neurone disease in Edinburgh, one week after his 50th birthday.[6]

References

  1. "Interview with Euan". Euan's Guide. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  2. Swanson, Brian (27 June 2007). "Businessman's plight to save his son". The Express. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  3. Donnelly, Brian. "Hotel chain's founder gives cash for motor neurone centre". The Hearld. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  4. Tracey, Emma (7 July 2014). "Family support disabled man with accessibility guide". BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-ouch-28130785. Retrieved 30 January 2015. 
  5. "Britain's most influential people with a disability or impairment". Shaw Trust. Retrieved 30 January 2015.
  6. "Tributes to MND champion who created 'vital' Euan's Guide". BBC. Retrieved 23 August 2024.