Team Luca

Team Luca is a family fund set up by Joanne and Pedro Fernandes for their son Luca who has Duchenne muscular dystrophy

Closes 31/12/2025

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Story

<span>Pedro & Jo's son Luca was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in November 2012. </span><span>Duchenne is a muscle wasting condition in which muscles weaken and waste over time. Boys need a wheelchair between age 8 and age 14 and in time heart and lungs are also affected. </span><p><span>Most boys with the condition will not survive beyond their mid-twenties. We are raising money for the Duchenne Research Breakthough Fund, which directly funds research into a cure. </span><span>Please join our Team Luca Campaign so that we can continue to help fund vital research.</span></p>

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Muscular Dystrophy UK

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Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

Donation summary

Total
£80,231.23
+ £561.25 Gift Aid
Online
£2,989.55
Offline
£1,000.00
Direct
£67.22
Fundraisers
£79,164.01

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