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Leave a gift in your Will

Change the story

A diagnosis of a muscle wasting or weakening condition shouldn’t define anyone’s story.

That’s why we’re funding groundbreaking research that will make long term treatments – and even cures – a reality.

For over 60 years, we’ve helped people to stay independent, grow careers and start families. We’ve come a long way, but it’s not enough.

Together, we can change the story for good. Leave a gift in your Will.

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Request our straightforward guide to leaving a Gift in your Will, covering all you need to know about leaving a gift to Muscular Dystrophy UK.

Writing your will

Having an up-to-date Will ensures everyone close to you knows your wishes. Here are some of the main things you need to consider when writing your Will.

Make your Will for free

Request a referral to make or a amend a simple Will for free with a local solicitor.

For executors

If you are the executor of a Will that includes a gift to Muscular Dystrophy UK, our gifts in Wills team is here to help.

Get in touch

Contact our gifts in Wills team to learn more about legacy giving, request information, or to have your questions answered.

How a gift in your Will can change the story

"By leaving a gift in your Will, you need to understand how impactful you are. Not only for one neuromuscular condition, but for a large group of conditions."

Professor Laurent Servais of the MDUK Oxford Neuromuscular Centre tells us how these special types of gifts have the power to change the story for future generations. 

"Whilst there is no cure, the managing of the conditions has improved a lot. For example, Joe’s been taking preventative heart medication thanks to previous clinical trials."

Teenager Joe Driffield lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. See how a gift in your Will can help families like his. 

Why we’ve left a gift in our Will

"We're keeping Stuart's memory alive with a gift in our Will"

Bob and Irene Glover lost their son, Stuart, to Duchenne muscular dystrophy when he was just 16 years old. Find out why they have chosen this special type of gift to honour Stuart’s memory.

"Of course I’m more restricted in what I can do, but I’m still the same person."

Sheila Hawkins was diagnosed with FSHD when she was 31 and has been actively involved with our community for many years. Watch Sheila tell us why it was important for her to pledge a gift in her Will to us.

Have any questions?

If you have any questions our friendly and knowledgeable team is here to help. Call us on 0300 012 0172 (Monday – Friday, 9am-5pm) or email legacy@musculardystrophyuk.org.

Help us change what a diagnosis of a muscle wasting and weakening condition means for good. Leave a gift in your Will to Muscular Dystrophy UK. Change the story.