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MDUK Annual President’s Awards
  We are consistently blown away by the dedication…
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“The world’s not going to change and people aren’t going to be more aware unless you do something about it”
  In their first year as a family fund, the Chubb…
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"My hope for the future is a society that doesn’t disable me anymore"
  For most of my life, doctors and consultants have…
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“I want to make the space my son will be entering for his additional needs a more diverse one”
How did you become interested in issues around equality, diversity and inclusion? When I found out…
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Runners of all backgrounds to turn Cambridge’s streets orange for the annual Town and Gown 10k
Our annual event attracts runners of all levels and abilities, as they make their way round the…
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5 things you should know about mitochondria and mitochondrial diseases
1. Mitochondria are an essential part of the cell and produce over 90% of energy in our bodies'…
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“I got everything taken off me” - How Muscular Dystrophy UK helped Bernard regain the financial support he needs
I used to get the highest rate of support. But when it changed over to Personal Independence…
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23 years in fundraising – how Muscular Dystrophy UK has changed over time
As a talented fundraiser, Charles has helped supporters to achieve their goals across countless…
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“It’s something that stands out and makes people take notice” – Krishan attempts record-breaking run in a sari for his sister Anjali
“The Great North Run is the world’s biggest half marathon with 60,000 running on the day. It is a…
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5 things you should know about SMA
1. SMA is a progressive muscle wasting condition  Over time, SMA causes muscle weakness and loss…
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