September is Muscular Dystrophy Awareness month, a fantastic opportunity for us to come together and shine a spotlight on muscle wasting conditions.
Throughout the month, we’ll be increasing awareness, sharing stories and raising vital funds to support our work.
Our muscles matter. We need them to walk, eat, smile, breathe – to live. But over 110,000 people in the UK live with a muscle wasting condition which gradually damages the way their muscles work. And over time stops them from living everyday life. In some cases, lives will be cut short. There is currently no cure for any muscle wasting condition.
Telling your story has the power to inspire and give hope to others and remind them that they are not alone. Sharing your experience can also explain why support is needed and the difference it can make.
There are so many ways you can fundraise for people living with a muscle wasting condition – no idea is too big or too small. We’re here to support with everything you need.
We connect a community of more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions, and all the people around them. So everyone can get the healthcare, support and treatments needed to feel good, mentally and physically.
We fund groundbreaking research to learn more about muscle wasting conditions and lead us to new treatments.
We work alongside individuals and families, health professionals, politicians and healthcare commissioners to ensure everyone receives the best care possible, wherever they live.
