This year I am running GNR23 in memory of my aunties Maria, Anna, Angela and auntie Lucia who passed away last May. They were all affected by myotonic dystrophy type 1. This is one of the few happy photos my twin and I have with all of them. 

I grew up getting familiar with the symptoms of this progressive and cruel disease. The feeling of being hopeless for your loved ones is unbearable. That made me promise that I would do something about it one day. So I became a scientist! I work on some neuromuscular conditions including myotonic dystrophy type 1 in Newcastle University.

This September with your support I will run half a marathon (21Km) for my family, to raise awareness and hope for the future.

Thank you all! Any little help will be appreciated.

Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity for the 110,000 children and adults living with muscle-wasting conditions in the UK. There's currently no cure, and it many cases, it limits lives. MDUK do vital work in funding pioneering research into treatments and cures as well as providing vital information, advice, resources and support for individuals and families living with these conditions. All donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated. Thank you!