Meet Stanley, our content and smiley little boy. 

This Superstar has an incredibly rare genetic condition called MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. 

MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is caused by a  second copy of the gene MECP2 and usually affects little boys.

These boys struggle from an early age, with developmental delay, very little or no speech, floppiness, immobility, difficulties with feeding, seizures, and compromised immune functioning. 

Many individuals with MECP2 duplication syndrome have recurrent respiratory tract infections. These respiratory infections are a major cause of death in affected individuals, with only half surviving past age 25.

But recent research shows that there is great promise for treatment and also reversal of the duplication. Due to the straightforward genetic mutation which causes the syndrome, it is a first-line target for gene therapy.

To date, nearly all MECP2 Duplication Syndrome  research worldwide has been funded by families and friends of affected children.

We want to be part of this revolution, in helping to secure a bright future for Stanley and other boys just like him. Please consider sponsoring this cause or taking part in a fundraising event on behalf of Stanley. 

Be one of Stanley's Superstars.

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Pete Gadd & Ben Whalley