Sports anchor, podcaster and author, Gabby Logan MBE last ran a half marathon two decades ago, but on Sunday 7 April, she is taking on the London Landmarks Half Marathon in support of Muscular Dystrophy UK. Gabby has been our President since 2018 and has shown her support in various ways, including hosting events and helping to raise awareness of muscular dystrophy, but this will be her first running challenge for us. She has been inspired by watching others taking on challenges.

Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) conference took place in Orlando, Florida between 2 and 6 March 2024. Our Research Communications Officer shares her thoughts and the latest developments in the research field of muscular dystrophy.

The research work of Professor Linda Popplewell and Dr Alberto Malerba reveals high levels of periostin − a protein involved in the formation of scar tissue − in mice with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). These findings could potentially have a big effect on the development of targeted therapies for people living with DMD.  

Debbie Hoods, Head of Philanthropy and Partnerships at the charity, is leading the work on our garden at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. Here she explains more about the garden and how preparations are going.

On Wednesday 6 March, the Chancellor of the Exchequer Rt Hon Jeremy Hunt MP delivered the Spring Budget, which provides an update on the Government’s economic plans. As this may be the last time the Chancellor makes a budget announcement before the next general election, the measures outlined will likely set the direction the UK Government will take during 2024.

This year we held our flagship upskilling conference in Birmingham, welcoming 47 Neuromuscular Care Advisors and Clinical Nurse Specialists from across the UK.

Sanjeev − aka Supermann on da beat − is a Scottish music producer, promotor and activist who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Having worked with artists from all over the world, he spreads awareness about making the music scene more accessible, and how others with disabilities can follow their creative passions.

Counsellor, Louise Halling, is attending our England Information Day to meet members of the therapeutic groups she runs with us in person. As a mum with limb girdle muscular dystrophy and over 15 years of experience as a counsellor, she discusses the importance of mental health support for our community.