How we’re supporting Newly Diagnosed Duchenne families through the diagnosis and the impossible decisions they are forced to make. The last year …
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Annual General Meeting
On Wednesday 16 March 2022 at 17:00 we had the pleasure of welcoming the Action Duchenne Members, Trustees and team to our Annual General …
Launching Riley’s film on Rare Disease Day
That's when it hits you. Riley can't run, he'll never be able to do that.Lyndsey Kaye, Duchenne Mum At 2 years old, Riley was diagnosed with …
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How to talk to children about Duchenne - the early years We know how hard it is for Duchenne parents, carers and family members to find the 'right' …
Joint MDUK and Action Duchenne webinar with NICE and Translarna survey 2022
This year the National Institute of Health and Care Excellence (NICE) is conducting its final appraisal of Translarna (also called ataluren). This …
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End of project report summary – Clinical Trials Lectureship (Newcastle)
We are delighted to report the outcomes of our grant for a Clinical Trials Lectureship. The grant, which was supported by a consortium of seven UK …
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Gene therapy trial shows ‘statistically significant’ improvements
Sarepta Therapeutics have announced the audited, quality-controlled data reflecting all results from Part 2 of their Study SRP-9001-102 (Study 102). …
Gene therapy trial shows ‘statistically significant’ improvementsRead More
Demelza and Action Duchenne collaborative project: transition to adulthood fact-finding
Action Duchenne aims to support our young people transitioning to adulthood by providing professional-led residential and online skills …
Demelza and Action Duchenne collaborative project: transition to adulthood fact-findingRead More
Action Duchenne brings Christmas magic to Duchenne families
On 17th December 2021, UK charity Action Duchenne, with support from Sporting Bears, brought light, hope and Christmas magic to 32 families living …
Action Duchenne brings Christmas magic to Duchenne familiesRead More
Fundraising total announced for GP’s epic 362 mile run
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
A message from our National Director, Florence Boulton Another year has flown by! A very Happy New Year to all my colleagues, partners, families …
Long-standing Trustee launches charity album
ACTION Duchenne’s longest-serving Trustee, Mark Silverman, has today launched his lock-down inspired album ‘Markin’ Time’. Taking vocals for …
