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£1,120
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    Weʼve raised £1,120 to help fund equipment for my little cousin, Lucas, who was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in April 2016.

    Funded on Sunday, 22nd October 2017

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    In April 2016, after a series of tests at Great Ormond Street Hospital in London, it was suggested that my little cousin, Lucas, may have Muscular Dystrophy. Ten weeks later, on the 8th of July, it was confirmed that he had the most common, but also the most serious form, Duchenne.

    Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a genetic, fatal, life-limiting disorder affecting 1 in 3500 live male births (around 2500 people have DMD in the UK at any one time). It results in a progressive loss of strength and is caused by a mutation in the gene that encodes dystrophin. Because dystrophin is absent, the muscle cells are easily damaged and the progressive muscle weakness then leads to serious medical problems, particularly issues relating to the heart and lungs. Although there are medical treatments that may slow its progressions, there is currently no cure for Duchenne.

    In October 2017, a small group of us will be taking part in the Great South Run in order to raise money for equipment for Lucas, to help make things that bit easier for him, and to also help raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and by extension it's registered charity, Action Duchenne.

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      52

      • J Ferrett

        J Ferrett

        Oct 22, 2017

        Money from Cavendish Uk, Mary Rush (Joes Grandma) and Madison & Jessica Ferrett (Joe's girls)Come on boys, let's do this 💪

        £50.00

      • Jullie MacLeod

        Jullie MacLeod

        Oct 22, 2017

        Good luck from us all at RWSfm 103.3

        £20.00

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Oct 21, 2017

        💪🏼

        £10.00

      • Nina Parker

        Nina Parker

        Oct 21, 2017

        Good luck... have a great run 🏃🏃🏃

        £10.00

      • Anonymous

        Anonymous

        Oct 21, 2017

        Good luck mate

        £5.00

      • Samantha Law

        Samantha Law

        Oct 20, 2017

        Good luck!

        £5.00

      • Joanna Tracey

        Joanna Tracey

        Oct 11, 2017

        Good luck Adam! Love from Jo & James

        £20.00

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