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A Postcard from Florence

30 August 2023 by Lizzie Cox

A Postcard from Florence

Florence joined a group of young people and their parents and carers at the Calvert Trust in Exmoor over the August bank holiday weekend. This was as part of our Yes I Can transition to adulthood project for young people living with Duchenne and was one of 4 residential weekends taking place over 2023, helping young people to develop friendships, take on challenges, increase their confidence and become more independent.

“I was honoured to be a part of this amazing weekend, meeting the young people in our community and their families. The Yes I Can transition project is very close to my heart and is such an important part of the work we do.”

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