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£644
raised of £1,300 target by 53 supporters

    Weʼve raised £644 to enable a disabled man to compose and produce music

    Funded on Thursday, 4th May 2017

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    Story

    I have been affected severely by peroneal muscular atrophy and several chronic medical problems. The condition I have has severely disabled me. My disease is a muscle wasting condition. It is progressive and there is no cure. I am in pain most of the time, confined to a wheel chair and need care and help all the time. Music, creating music, is a passion of mine that I would like to keep doing for as long as I am able to.

    Seven years ago, I was still able to play piano, keyboards and guitar. But since then, my condition has affected my arms and hands, and I now rely on a computer to make music. I can no longer play the real instruments and now rely on 'virtual' instruments.

    Making music is a big part of me. It's a passion that I want to do whilst I still can, as I know there will come a time at some point when I will not be able to do this, or even use a computer.

    I have most items in place thanks to kind donations from companies and people, but need a studio desk I can use with my wheelchair. Most studio desks are the wrong height for use with a wheelchair, and studio monitors need to be in the right place and the right height to mix music. So I need a specially-made desk and some studio monitors to be able to create, mix and produce music. It has become too hard and painful to use headphones because my neck muscles are now also affected by my disease.

    I would appreciate any help. Thank you.

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    • Darren Brook7 years ago
      Darren Brook

      Darren Brook

      7 years ago
      Update from the Page owner

      Thank you for all the donations. It is wonderful to know that people care and understand how important personal passions are. Music is a wonderful thing that can take you away from the day-to-day difficulties and pain. I cannot express the level of my gratitude in these few words - but thank you so much. Wishing everyone all the best.

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    • Darren Brook7 years ago
      Darren Brook

      Darren Brook

      7 years ago

      Thank you to everyone who has donated. It means so much, I can't thank you enough.

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    • Darren Brook7 years ago
      Darren Brook

      Darren Brook

      7 years ago

      Thank you for the donations. I really appreciate your kindness.

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    • Darren Brook7 years ago
      Darren Brook

      Darren Brook

      7 years ago

      Thank you for all the kind donations. It means more to me than I could ever write in words. Happy Easter! Have a nice weekend everyone!

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    7 years ago

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    Page last updated on: 5/4/2017 09.44

    Supporters

    53

    • Anonymous

      Anonymous

      May 4, 2017

      Wishing you the best of luck in making sweet music! I'd love to hear some of your work xx

      £20.00

    • Marc SM

      Marc SM

      Apr 20, 2017

      I really hope that you never stop making music that you love, best of luck :)

      £10.00

    • Stephanie Keenan

      Stephanie Keenan

      Apr 18, 2017

      £10.00

    • Heather Bradshaw

      Heather Bradshaw

      Apr 17, 2017

      As a professionalOrchestral violinist who is also disabled I really identify with the passion for making music! I hope this funding helps to facilitate that love of making music!

      £20.00

    • Michelle Wareham

      Michelle Wareham

      Apr 14, 2017

      Play Darren Play! :-)

      £2.00

    • Jamie Quinn

      Jamie Quinn

      Apr 11, 2017

      £10.00

    • Toon Habraken

      Toon Habraken

      Apr 11, 2017

      Best of luck to you!

      £30.00

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