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Children and Young People

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Children and Young People

Our online groups for children and young people living with Duchenne give everyone the opportunity to meet others with the condition, create friendships and to take part in inclusive activities in a safe, supported space.


We have three different groups to cater for different age ranges: Mighty Minds for those aged 11 and under, Trailblazers for 11-16 year olds and Yes I Can for 16 plus.

*(These age ranges are just a guide and if you feel your child or young person is better suited to a different group, please let us know)

Mighty Minds

For children living with Duchenne aged 11 and under and their siblings too: have fun, be creative, and build friendships.

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Trailblazers

A group for young people aged 11-16 living with Duchenne: everything from amazing guest speakers and exciting topics to creative challenges and conversations.

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Yes I Can

For young people living with Duchenne aged 16 and over: online sessions, peer to peer support and a virtual space to connect.

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If you’d like more information about any of our support services or you’d like to talk to a member of our support team, please get in touch with us on support@actionduchenne.org or 07535498506.

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