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Hear From Our Community

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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Peer-to-peer support – feeling positive for the future

20 April 2022 by Lynnette

Article by Sarah | Duchenne Mum After my son was diagnosed last June I started following Action Duchenne on social media. I decided to join a Zoom …

Peer-to-peer support – feeling positive for the futureRead More

That word…Hospice

20 April 2022 by Lizzie Cox

Article by Ashley Lawmon, Duchenne Mum If you're anything like me this word fills you with dread and fear. I put that conversation off for years! …

That word…HospiceRead More

Limitations…

20 April 2022 by Lizzie Cox

Article by Duchenne Mum Ashley Lawmon Who here has been told that your child won't do this and won't do that? Because I know I did. He won't jump, …

Limitations…Read More

Another amazing day with the Sporting Bears

20 April 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

1 April 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!

28 March 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 …

Big up the RAMS!Read More

Celebrating all Duchenne Mums

25 March 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

9 March 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 …

Digby receives his copy of The Abilities in Me DMD BookRead More

Springing into action

8 March 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

8 March 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 …

Securing the right support for your child in schoolRead More

Friday Hive blog by Sam

23 February 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 …

Friday Hive blog by SamRead More

Becoming a foster carer

31 January 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 …

Becoming a foster carerRead More

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