We are incredibly proud of all our Family Funds. Find out about all of them here.
#Team Ella
Family Fund #TeamElla has been set up by Clare and Craig to help raise awareness and vital funds to support the work of Muscular Dystrophy UK with the Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.
A Cure for George
A Cure for George is a Family Fund set up by Adam and Cerys Booths for their son George, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
Abbie Can
Abbie Can is a Family Fund Emily and Anthony Garbutt set up by and for their daughter Abbie, who has FSHD muscular dystrophy.
Abbi’s campaign – one in a million
Gary and Sarah Bennett, whose daughter, Abbi, has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy, started a fundraising committee which they called Abbi’s campaign – one in a million.
Action4Archie
Action4Archie is a Family Fund set up by Louisa and Gary for their ten-year-old son Archie, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Adam’s Fund
Adam’s Fund is a family fund set up by Toni and Phil for their eight-year-old son Adam, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Alex’s A-Team
Alex’s A-Team is a family fund set up to fund research into Becker muscular dystrophy.
Alexandra’s Family Fund for FSHD
Alexandra’s Family Fund for FSHD has been set up by Alexandra to help raise awareness and vital funds to support the work of Muscular Dystrophy UK into Facioscapulohumeral (FSHD) muscular dystrophy.
Alfie’s Fund
Rachel and Sam Yates set up Alfie’s Fund for their son Alfie, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2009 when he was three years old.
Anne’s Wish
Anne’s Wish is a family fund set up by Rob Eddon to raise funds in memory of Anne, who had inclusion body myositis (IBM)
Archie’s Army
Archie’s Army was set up in 2016 for Archie Armsden, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Auzair’s Fast Track Research Fund
The Arshad family has set up Auzair’s Fast Track Research Fund, for 16-year-old Auzair who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Bertie’s Buccaneers
Alison and Matthew set up Bertie’s Buccaneers for their son, who has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy.
Callie’s Crew
Callie and her mum Helen have set up Callie’s Crew, a family fund, to raise funds for research into Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy.
Carmela’s Stand Up to Muscular Dystrophy
Carmela’s Stand Up to Muscular Dystrophy is a family fund set up to raise funds for research into L-CMD.
Christopher McCollum Fund
The Christopher McCollum Fund is a family fund set up by Gerry and Geraldine McCollum, in memory of their son Christopher who had Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy Fight Fund
The Congenital Myotonic Dystrophy Fight Fund is a family fund set up by a group of four families, all of whom are affected by the muscle-wasting condition.
Conrad’s Fight
Conrad’s Fight is a family fund set up by Clair and Richard for their son Conrad, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Criostai’s Heroes
Criostai’s Heroes is a family fund set up by the Connolly family to raise funds and awareness for the Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.
Dan’s Hope
Dan’s Hope is a family fund set up by James and Debra McLellan for their son, Dan, who is three years old and has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy.
Defeating Duchenne – Kerr’s Cause
Defeating Duchenne is a family fund set up by Alyson and Alistair Hunter for their son, Kerr, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Eilidh’s Muscleteers
Dr Sheonad MacFarlane set up the Family Fund, Eilidh’s Muscleteers, for her daughter Eilidh who has spinal muscular atrophy (SMA).
Elliot’s Fighting Fund
Elliot’s Fighting Fund is a a family fund set up by Shirley and Donald for their four-year-old son Elliot, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Euan’s Gift
Euan’s Gift is a family fund set up by Warren and Alexandra for their five-year-old son Euan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Faith and Hope in Harvey Fund
Kerry and Wayne Collins’ son Harvey was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2009 when he was three years old.
Fast Eddie’s Fund
Fast Eddie’s Fund is a family fund set up by Michelle Dawson for her husband Ed, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
Fighting Back for Jack
Fighting Back for Jack is a family fund set up by Emma and Matthew for their son Jack, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Fight for Alfie’s Fund
Fight for Alfie’s fund is a family fund set up by Colleen and Jamie Pentony for their son Alfie, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Freedom for Freddy
Freedom for Freddy is a family fund set up by Emma and Josh for their son Freddy, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
George’s Journey
A family fund set up for George Pegg, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Georgie’s Genes
Georgie’s Genes is a family fund set up for Georgie Armstrong, who has LMNA Congenital muscular dystrophy.
Giving4Gabe
Giving4Gabe is a family fund set up for Gabriel De Kock, who has Becker muscular dystrophy
Greg’s Challenge
Greg’s Challenge is a family fund set up by the Shea family for Greg Shea, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
Harry’s Research Fund
Harry’s Research Fund is a family fund set up by Debbie and Kevin for their son Harry, who has congenital muscular dystrophy merosin negative.
Help4Harry
Help4Harry is a family fund set up by Sue and Tom Barnley for their son Harry, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Hope4Harrison
Hope4Harrison is a Family Fund set up by Phil and Julie for their son Harrison, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
I Fight for James
I Fight for James has been set up by his parents Sean and Liz. James has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
I’m in for Will
Read about I’m in for Will and their fundraising for research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Josh and Ethan’s Journey
Josh and Ethan’s Journey is a family fund set up by Alex and Charmaine Twine, for their sons Josh and Ethan, who both have Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Just for Josh
Josh, born in 2005, lives in Ballymoney with his parents David and Mandy Mclean and his little sister Rebecca. The Mclean family are raising funds for the Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.
Kaden’s Fund
Kaden’s Fund is a family fund set up by Lisa for her son Kaden, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Kai’s Fund
Kai’s Fund is a family fund set up by Kerrie for her son Kai, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Leap for Luke
Leap for Luke is a family fund set up by Claire O’Hanlon for for her son Luke, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Leo’s Pride
Leo’s Pride is a family fund that has been set up by Louise and Mitchell to help raise awareness and vital funds to support the work of Muscular Dystrophy UK into Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.
LoveforLouis
LoveforLouis is a Family Fund set up by Sam and Sarah Jackson for their son, Louis, who has Becker muscular dystrophy
LoveforLyla #LoveSomeoneRare
LoveforLyla is a family Fund set up to raise awareness for congenital myotonic dystrophy.
Luke’s Army
Luke’s Army is a family fund set up to fund research into Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
MAP Nemaline
MAP Nemaline is a family fund set up to fund research into Nemaline Myopathy.
Moving Muscles for Marcus
Moving Muscles for Marcus is a family fund set up by Marie and Andy for their son Marcus, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Muscle in with Somhairle
Muscle in with Somhairle is a family fund set up by Gerry and Sarah for their son Somhairle who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Nicola’s Ninjas
A family fund set up for Nicola Johnston, who has Congenital muscular dystrophy.
Oliver’s Army
Oliver’s Army is a family fund set up by Emma Morgan and Patrick Harness for their son Oliver, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Olly’s Fund
Olly’s Fund is a family fund set up by Jemma and Karl Kibble for their son Olly, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Oscar Says…
Oscar Says… is a family fund set up by Daron and Alison Devenish, for their son Oscar, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Raise for Renzo
Raise for Renzo is a family fund set up by the family of Efren, affectionately known as ‘Renzo’, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Ryan’s Rebels
The Brown family have set up Ryan’s Rebels, a family fund for their son Ryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Ryan’s Research Fund
Ryan’s Research Fund is a family fund set up by the famly of Ryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Smile with Shiv Fund
Manoj and Sejal Thakrar’s son Shiv was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2014 when he was three years old.
Stanley’s Heroes
Stanley’s Heroes is a family fund set up by Rob and Laura, for their son Stanley who has a form of Congenital Muscular Dystrophy.
Super Clark’s Fund
Super Clark’s Fund is a family fund set up by Katy and Mike Doyle for their son Clark, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Tayler’s Change Fund
Tayler’s Change is a family fund set up by Jason and Emily Beale for their son Tayler, who has Emery-Dreifuss muscular dystrophy.
Team Alan
Team Alan is a family fund set up by Lorna, for her father Alan, who has Inclusion Body Myositis.
Team Bryan
Team Bryan is a family fund set up by Bryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and his friends.
Team Callum
Team Callum is a family fund set up by Callum’s parents.
Team Jed
Team Jed is a family fund set by by Michael and Donna Thirkettle for their son Jed who has Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy.
Team Kyle
Team Kyle is a family fund set up by Jenna and Kevin for their son Kyle, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Team Luca
Team Luca is a family fund set up by Joanne and Pedro Fernandes for their son Luca, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Team MAXimise Potential
Team MAXimise Potential is a family fund set up by Leanne Gateley for her son Max, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
The Q Trust
The Q Trust committee is made up of friends and family of Quentin Crewe and Mark Reynolds and has made a huge impact in raising funds and awareness of muscle-wasting condition.
Together for Rhys
Together for Rhys is a family fund set up by Graham and Laura for their son Rhys, who was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy just after his 2nd birthday in 2015.
The Jett Pack
The Jett Pack is a family fund set up by Lucy and David for their son Jett, who has Becker muscular dystrophy.
The Willow Rose Fund
Willow Rose was diagnosed with congenital muscular dystrophy when she was just a few weeks old.
Thomas’ Muscle Fund
Thomas’ Muscle Fund is a family fund set up by Neil and Karen for their son Thomas, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.