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    1. Patient and Parent Support
    2. Patient and Parent Stories

    Patient and Parent Stories

    In the pieces below, patients and parents have written about different aspects of their experience with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. If you would like to share your experiences to help others, then please do contact us. The words below are directly from patients and parents and therefore do not necessarily represent the charity's views on any of the matters discussed. 

    When clinical trials fail by Emily Crossley

    When clinical trials fail by Emily Crossley

    Emily has written a blog about the devastation when trials fail and why many families find out about clinical trials through social media Read more

    Published: 27th October, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    Girls living with Duchenne

    Girls living with Duchenne

    It is estimated around 1 in every 50 million girls are affected by Duchenne. Feriel, a 26 year old woman living with Duchenne, has written us a short blog about her experiences Read more

    Published: 19th December, 2017

    Updated: 2nd July, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Comments: 2

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    Decipha: patient and parent stories

    Decipha: patient and parent stories

    Decipha work face to face with families and offer a range of assessments and valuable support to boys with DMD and their families. Read more

    Published: 8th December, 2017

    Updated: 19th July, 2019

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Related topics:
    • Community Engagement and Support
    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Advocacy around the world!

    Advocacy around the world!

    At the beginning of May, Lisa Kuhwald attended the Duchenne Caregivers’ Masterclass in Madrid on behalf of Duchenne UK. Read more

    Published: 12th June, 2018

    Updated: 3rd December, 2018

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Vici Richardson's blog: Collective collaboration .. the road ahead

    Vici Richardson's blog: Collective collaboration .. the road ahead

    Vici Richardson has written a blog about the adult research workshop we hosted on Friday 19th of November in Newcastle with DMD Pathfinders. Read more

    Published: 22nd October, 2018

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Heart to Heart! A blog by Sejal Thakrar – Smile with Shiv

    Heart to Heart! A blog by Sejal Thakrar – Smile with Shiv

    Sejal Thakrar from Smile with Shiv has written a blog discussing the many things they considered when starting their son, Shiv, on heart medication. Sejal highlights the importance of learning as much as possible about Duchenne. Read more

    Published: 26th November, 2017

    Updated: 30th May, 2018

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Alex Johnson: What trial is Jack taking part in?

    Alex Johnson: What trial is Jack taking part in?

    Alex is often asked whether Jack is taking part in a clinical trial, and if so, which one. Jack has recently enrolled into his fifth clinical trial. Read more

    Published: 1st November, 2017

    Updated: 28th March, 2018

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Dealing With Diagnosis

    Dealing With Diagnosis

    Robyn Pete - the day we took a hit that reshaped our lives. We didn't see it coming. Read more

    Published: 4th May, 2016

    Updated: 11th September, 2017

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Life as a Disabled Man: What is Normal Anyway?

    Life as a Disabled Man: What is Normal Anyway?

    Jon Hastie is 36 and lives with Duchenne Read more

    Published: 27th February, 2017

    Updated: 28th February, 2017

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Related topics:
    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Luca Buccella - We are the makers of our future

    Luca Buccella - We are the makers of our future

    Luca's inspirational speech on living life to the full Read more

    Published: 15th February, 2017

    Updated: 16th February, 2017

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Comments: 2

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Hope For The Future

    Hope For The Future

    Lisa Kuwahld - raising money & awareness, fighting for her son to enjoy the future with him. Read more

    Published: 4th May, 2016

    Updated: 15th February, 2017

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    • Patient and Parent Stories
    Living In The Moment

    Living In The Moment

    Becky Burnett - how we have worked hard to find ways to keep our son happy, socially included and resilient. Read more

    Published: 4th May, 2016

    Author: Nick Crossley

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    DMD Hub

    DMD Hub

    Expanding Clinical trial capacity Read more

    Published: 1st March, 2015

    Updated: 26th June, 2019

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Related topics:
    • Accelerating Drug Development
    Attend our FREE Information Days

    Attend our FREE Information Days

    Please join us at our free Patient Information Day Read more

    Published: 27th July, 2017

    Updated: 13th October, 2020

    Author: Nick Crossley

    Comments: 1

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    Impact Report 2020

    Impact Report 2020

    Despite the challenges of 2020, Duchenne UK has achieved much and we hope you find the impact report that we are releasing today, uplifting. Thank you for your support and we wish you a safe and bright 2021. Read more

    Published: 23rd December, 2020

    Updated: 27th January, 2021

    Author: Nick Crossley

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