The NorthStar programme is the world’s largest natural history study of boys and men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and a clinical network of UK-wide healthcare professionals focusing on the best clinical management of DMD.
The LifeArc Centre for Rare Mitochondrial Diseases (LAC-TreatMito), led by Professor Patrick Chinnery at the University of Cambridge, aims to improve diagnostics and develop treatments for mitochondrial diseases.
Professor Jordi Diaz-Manera and his team at Newcastle University will enhance the MYO-Guide diagnostic tool they previously developed which brings together the power of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and artificial intelligence (AI) to diagnose more muscle wasting conditions with greater accuracy. We supported the development of the MYO-Guide diagnostic tool.
When Esmae and Grace were diagnosed with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy 2A (LGMD2A), their dad Dean was determined to help. After his daughter’s application for Personal Independence Payment (PIP) was rejected, Dean turned to MDUK’s free helpline for some much-needed support.
On 21 September, Nathan Franklin and his friend Tom Grassby ran 53 miles – the equivalent of two marathons – from Leeds to Hull. Inspired by Nathan’s younger brother Jack who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, they raised over £7,000 and completed the run in 12 hours 5 minutes. Nathan tells us about the challenge.
On 1 June 2024, Oliver Busby, 8, and his sister Eleanor, 5, took part in the Henley Kids Triathlon – swimming, cycling and running in support of their cousin Callum, 18, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. This was their first charity fundraiser and together they raised £620. Their mum, Vicki, explains what motivated them to get involved.
People often think of a brand as a name and logo. But it’s about who we are, what we do and why we do it.
Peter Westwood is preparing to climb the UK’s highest mountains in memory of his close friend Jordan Mossom, who passed away in April aged just 25.