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His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron for over 50 years, has died

His Royal Highness, Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, our Patron for over 50 years, has died

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Research grant round

We are delighted to announce the launch of our 2021 research grant round

New exercise advice for adults

Helping you to stay active in lockdown

COVID-19 vaccinations

What a COVID-19 vaccine means for people with muscle-wasting conditions

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  • Changing Places consultation open to 23 April

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    Translarna accepted for DMD treatment by SMC

    Translarna accepted for DMD treatment by SMC

  • SMC approves Zolgensma for restricted use

    SMA gene treatment Zolgensma accepted for restricted use

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    An evening with William Sitwell & Jesse Dunford Wood

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    30 April 2021

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"We were touched to learn that the Swailes family will be raising money for MDUK in Richard’s memory. As always money is needed for the research to continue."

The Swailes family have chosen to take part in this year's Pedal Paddle Peak to raise funds in memory of their close friend, Richard, who had Duchenne.

It will be the first major sporting challenge the family, calling themselves the Three Generations, has done together.

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Muscular Dystrophy UK

"This was a gruelling challenge, not just because of the mileage but also because of the lack of sleep!"

Harry, 35, a Chartered Surveyor from London, took on the 4x4x48 (running four miles every four hours for 48 hours) challenge in early March 2021 to raise money for MDUK. Harry is on the committee for MDUK’s flagship fundraiser The Microscope Ball, which raises hundreds of thousands of pounds every year.

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