At our Annual International Conference 2023 we were proud to hold our first ever awards ceremony which celebrated the amazing contributions to our charity made by members of our community. They make a immeasurable difference to our work and to the lives of those living with Duchenne and we are so grateful for their hard work, dedication and commitment.
We were honoured that our awards ceremony was hosted by our charity patron Harry Hill.
AD Champions
Deborah O’Doherty
For her tenacious commitment to spreading awareness of Duchenne and our cause.
Geoff Snaith
For his continued commitment to supporting our work with donations, organising fundraising and awareness events in his local community over the years.
Jess Breeze
For her unwavering support in volunteering for us and helping us to achieve our life changing work:
Ruth Taylor, Vicky Hawkins, Sal Beavan, Deborah Bull, Sadie Ellett
For hosting an outstanding Dinner Dance in aid of our work, raising over £50,000
Rachel and Edward
For organising an amazing Holi colour run event in their school, which also get them a TV appearance on BBC Look North raising awareness of Duchenne and our work.
James Philo and Rachel Sharp
Two very humble people whose legs have been very busy and commited to running (and in James’s case cycling) miles and miles to raise awareness for our cause. They always have a smile on our faces and wear our running vests with pride.
Lyndsey, Matthew, Riley, Logan and Faith Kaye
For their part in making our film “We are Action Duchenne” possible and winning an award in two categories in the EVCOM Clarion Awards – GOLD in Health and Wellbeing and SILVER in Social Welfare.
Sanjeev Mann
Sanjeev is a truly talented musican and journalist, and it has been so wonderful to have his support at our International Conferences and transition projects, he is a great role model and we can’t thank him enough for his time, effort and positivity.
AD Ambassadors
Alice Hayes
For going above and beyond and organising amazing fundraisers in the primary school she works for, running the Paris Half Marathon and the Great North Run in honour of a young man called Sebastian.
Doug McAll
For his exceptional commitment to raising awareness and supporting our cause with such humbleness and kindness
Julia, Lee, Charlie and Lucas Marren
For their willingness to share how our life changing work is needed and in September supporting us with an amazing 7.9km walk with their friends and family for World Duchenne Awareness Day.
Supriya, Vishal, Arvin and Siya Thapar
For attending community events in their local area this year to spread awarness of Duchenne and our work, and for their storytelling and reading fundraisers.
AD Young Champions
Isaac White
For his committment to us over the years and for his support in the amazing music themed events he has run in aid of us in Sheffield.
Niall O’Doherty
For achieving a truly amazing 5km birthday walk and raising awareness and vital funds for us.
Benjamin James
Benjamin has been involved with Action Duchenne for many years and has been a mentor in our groundbreaking ‘Yes I Can’ programme supporting young people living with Duchenne in the transition to adulthood.
AD Young Ambassadors
Dougie Young
For spreading awareness of our work, making speeches at charity gigs, cheering runners at events and organising a lemonade stand.
Sebastian Deeble
For his constant involvement in fundraising and awareness events held within his local community and schools. His smile and personality get people behind our work and supporting us.
AD Superstars
Allie Young
For joining her brother Dougie cheering runners at events and organising and helping run a lemonade stand in her village to help the charity.
Deniz Askoy
For his dedication to attending Yes I Can sessions and always being willing to participate and share.
Viktoria and Presian
For taking on the At Home Superheroes challenge with such joy and helping to raise funds for our work.
