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Our community is at the heart of our work. Read our blogs to find out more about the many aspects of a journey with Duchenne muscular dystrophy directly from those who are living it.

Have you got a story to tell? We’d love to share it – please get in touch to find out more: lizzie.cox@actionduchenne.org

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Another amazing day with the Sporting Bears

April 20, 2022 by Lynnette

Article by Jess Breeze | Duchenne Mum | Volunteer On the 19th March I had the privilege to spend another day with the Sporting Bears. The …

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2 Years and 26.2 Miles

April 1, 2022 by Lizzie Cox

Two years ago, a combination of 40th birthdays and "let's do it" had persuaded a group of us who run regularly together to attempt a marathon. We …

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Big up the RAMS!

March 28, 2022 by Victoria Edwards

It is not everyday that we have a premier community football club show us their support, but on Saturday 26th March Beaconsfield Town FC (aka the …

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Celebrating all Duchenne Mums

March 25, 2022 by Lizzie Cox

This Mother's Day we want to acknowledge all of the amazing mums in our Duchenne community. We are celebrating the Duchenne mums in every and any …

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Digby receives his copy of The Abilities in Me DMD Book

March 9, 2022 by Victoria Edwards

Over the past few weeks, we have been able to send 40 of our families a free copy of The Abilities in Me Duchenne muscular dystrophy book, thanks to …

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Springing into action

March 8, 2022 by Lynnette

A message from our National Director, Florence Boulton It was 2 years ago when I first joined my new team around a table in a meeting room in …

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Securing the right support for your child in school

March 8, 2022 by Victoria Edwards

by Rebecca Smith SENCO/INCO Rebecca Smith oversees provision at St. Mary's Primary Academy in Cambridgeshire to ensure that all children within the …

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Friday Hive blog by Sam

February 23, 2022 by Victoria Edwards

During Spring and Summer 2020, I personally spoke to over 2,000 Duchenne families, offering each of them bespoke care and support to suit their …

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Becoming a foster carer

January 31, 2022 by Lynnette

Article written by Jon Powton, Foster Carer Feeling relevant in a world where being different can feel like a crime is never an easy thing. Wearing …

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Behind the scenes at Action Duchenne’s Santa’s Grotto

January 24, 2022 by Lynnette

This time last year, I was proudly clicking ‘share’ on the impact report for our 2020 Christmas Campaign. We’d sprinkled a touch of magic at a time …

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Fundraising total announced for GP’s epic 362 mile run

January 20, 2022 by Lynnette

This week, Duchenne family and long-standing Action Duchenne supporters, the O'Doherty's of Derry, Ireland announced they have raised an incredible …

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Farewell 2021, welcome 2022

January 14, 2022 by Lynnette

A message from our National Director, Florence Boulton Another year has flown by! A very Happy New Year to all my colleagues, partners, families …

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