Mark's The Duchenne Dash page

Mark Davies is raising money for Duchenne UK
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The Duchenne Dash · 6 June 2014 to 7 June 2014 ·

As the leading Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) charity in the UK, we want to find effective treatments for DMD and end its devastating impact. We’re going further than anyone has before, and we’re doing it faster, because this generation of people living with DMD can’t wait.

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On the 6th June, I will be attempting to ride from London to Paris in 24hrs, as part of The Duchenne Dash.

We're riding to help fund a treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy - a terrible muscle wasting disease. DMD is the most common fatal genetic disorder to affect boys (it mainly affects boys). At the moment it is 100% fatal, with no cure; most children die in their early 20's from heart or respiratory failure and every child ends up in a wheelchair by the age of 12-14. 

HOWEVER, research scientists believe they are on the edge of finding a substantial treatment and possible cure, to make these facts no longer true. Every penny of the money raised is being spent NOW on research. The Duchenne Children's Trust is funding 8 projects in the UK and another in Holland that show real promise.

The ride will be gruelling, and I'm assured very painful, so I really would appreciate your support. Follow our journey, enjoy our pain, but please donate to help us make it worthwhile. Thank you. 

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Donation summary

Total
£2,160.00
+ £502.50 Gift Aid
Online
£2,060.00
Offline
£100.00

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