Alison Kay

Abigail's sponsored hair cut

Fundraising for Muscular Dystrophy UK
£320
raised of £250 target
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Abbigail's hair cut, 12 July 2017
Bertie's Buccaneers
Campaign by Muscular Dystrophy UK (RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland))
Bertie's Buccaneers was set up to fundraise for research into Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy which Bertie was diagnosed with in 2014.

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We have known Bertie since he was tiny because Abigail is in the same class at school as Bertie's sister, Emme. 

When he was 2, Bertie was diagnosed with Collagen VI myopathy (a really rare form of muscular dystrophy).  He is now six and and a fun little guy but life can be really hard when your muscles don't work properly. Muscular dystrophy is a muscle wasting disease,  meaning that over time all of the body's weaken - including heart and lungs. Abigail wants to help fund the research into a cure before it is too late for Bertie. 

Muscular Dystrophy UK (MDUK) is the charity for 70,000 people living with muscle-wasting conditions. Thanks to their Ullrich CMD appeal and Collagen VI Alliance, in recent years researchers have discovered a lot about what is happening inside the cells of people with Ullrich CMD. One of the findings is that structures in the cells called mitochondria – which are the ‘batteries’ supplying energy – are not functioning correctly. Two drugs have shown promise – Omigapil and Debio 025. A company called Santhera is conducting a clinical trial of Omigapil. There is hope on the horizon. As with anything, this research needs to be funded.

Anything you can spare to sponsor Abigail's hair cut will help Bertie get closer to a cure.

Thank you!

Joanne & Abigail

P.S. Abigail is also donating her hair to Little Princess Trust who provide real hair wigs free of charge to boys and girls who have lost their hair through illness. 

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About the campaign

Bertie's Buccaneers was set up to fundraise for research into Ullrich congenital muscular dystrophy which Bertie was diagnosed with in 2014.

About the charity

Muscular Dystrophy UK

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RCN 205395 (England and Wales) - SC039445 (Scotland)
Muscular Dystrophy UK is the charity bringing individuals, families and professionals together to beat muscle-wasting conditions.

Donation summary

Total raised
£320.00
+ £10.00 Gift Aid
Online donations
£20.00
Offline donations
£300.00

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