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Team Jenson

Jenson Edwards, lives in Buckley in North Wales and was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in February 2016.
Jenson Edwards, lives in Buckley in North Wales and was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in February 2016.

Fighting Back for Jack

Emma and Matthew’s son Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in October 2014, just before his third birthday. They set up a Family Fund, Fighting Back for Jack, to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.
Emma and Matthew’s son Jack was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in October 2014, just before his third birthday. They set up a Family Fund, Fighting Back for Jack, to raise awareness and funds for Muscular Dystrophy UK’s Duchenne Research Breakthrough Fund.

Just For Josh

Josh McClean lives in Ballymoney Northern Ireland with his parents Dave and Mandy and his sister Rebecca. Josh loves lego, computer games and going to watch ice hockey games with his Dad. Josh’s family describe him as a very special and positive wee boy.
Josh McClean lives in Ballymoney Northern Ireland with his parents Dave and Mandy and his sister Rebecca. Josh loves lego, computer games and going to watch ice hockey games with his Dad. Josh’s family describe him as a very special and positive wee boy.
Professor Monckton and his team are investigating links between genetic changes and the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
Professor Monckton and his team are investigating links between genetic changes and the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
Professor Monckton and his team are investigating links between genetic changes and the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy type 1.
Professor Matthew Wood and his team are developing ways of improving the delivery of a potential genetic therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.
Professor Matthew Wood and his team are developing ways of improving the delivery of a potential genetic therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.
Professor Matthew Wood and his team are developing ways of improving the delivery of a potential genetic therapy for spinal muscular atrophy.
Dr Tedesco is developing a new therapeutic approach that has the potential to help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or Becker muscular dystrophy.
Dr Tedesco is developing a new therapeutic approach that has the potential to help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or Becker muscular dystrophy.
Dr Tedesco is developing a new therapeutic approach that has the potential to help boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, or Becker muscular dystrophy.
Professor Wood's project aims to identify molecules which could be used as biomarkers for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. They will also develop improved methods of detecting these molecules.
Professor Wood's project aims to identify molecules which could be used as biomarkers for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. They will also develop improved methods of detecting these molecules.
Professor Wood's project aims to identify molecules which could be used as biomarkers for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. They will also develop improved methods of detecting these molecules.

I'm in for Will

I’m in for Will is a family fund set up by Caroline and Robert after their son William was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2015. William loves playing on his X-Box, building Lego and spending time with his little sister Rosie and despite his condition he never stops smiling
I’m in for Will is a family fund set up by Caroline and Robert after their son William was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy in 2015. William loves playing on his X-Box, building Lego and spending time with his little sister Rosie and despite his condition he never stops smiling

Hywood's Heroes

Martin Hywood was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy in 1996, he had just started a new job in the motor industry and had also just met his now wife; Michelle. It was devastating news which Martin did not take too well as he was told he would have to change his occupation for his own health and welfare.
Martin Hywood was diagnosed with Limb-Girdle muscular dystrophy in 1996, he had just started a new job in the motor industry and had also just met his now wife; Michelle. It was devastating news which Martin did not take too well as he was told he would have to change his occupation for his own health and welfare.

Our fight for Ryan

Our fight for Ryan is a Family Fund set up by Claire and Cieran Chidzey for their son, Ryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Our fight for Ryan is a Family Fund set up by Claire and Cieran Chidzey for their son, Ryan, who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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