Kiera & Cody's Muscular Dystrophy Skydive!
Kiera Wright is raising money for Muscular Dystrophy UK
Participants: Leon, Cody and Abbie.
Story
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My Mum was diagnosed with a strain of muscular dystrophy (FSH) when I (Kiera) was either 2 or 3. As I have grown up I have noticed changes in my Mum and her lifestyle. Her ability to walk gets harder and harder and the distances in which she can walk gets shorter and shorter. But she has powered through! Working full time after having me and my brother and continueing to work until she was made redundant a few years back. My mum alongside my dad brought me and my brother up as active children always out doing things and going on amazing action packed holidays despite my mums struggles and I cannot thank them enough for the person I am today.
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions.
Facioscapulohumeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy is a genetic muscle-wasting condition that causes muscles to weaken and waste over time leading to increasing disability. It particularly affects the muscles of the limbs, shoulders and face.
Between 2,000-2,500 people in the UK have FSH. Several generations of a family are often affected by the condition. It can be diagnosed at any age and can vary widely between individuals, even within the same family. One-third of those with the condition are unaware of the symptoms right into old age.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
My Mum was diagnosed with a strain of muscular dystrophy (FSH) when I (Kiera) was either 2 or 3. As I have grown up I have noticed changes in my Mum and her lifestyle. Her ability to walk gets harder and harder and the distances in which she can walk gets shorter and shorter. But she has powered through! Working full time after having me and my brother and continueing to work until she was made redundant a few years back. My mum alongside my dad brought me and my brother up as active children always out doing things and going on amazing action packed holidays despite my mums struggles and I cannot thank them enough for the person I am today.
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. We bring together people affected by more than 60 rare and very rare progressive muscle-weakening and wasting conditions.
Facioscapulohumeral (FSH) muscular dystrophy is a genetic muscle-wasting condition that causes muscles to weaken and waste over time leading to increasing disability. It particularly affects the muscles of the limbs, shoulders and face.
Between 2,000-2,500 people in the UK have FSH. Several generations of a family are often affected by the condition. It can be diagnosed at any age and can vary widely between individuals, even within the same family. One-third of those with the condition are unaware of the symptoms right into old age.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving - they'll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they'll send your money directly to the charity. So it's the most efficient way to donate - saving time and cutting costs for the charity.