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Together we are stronger

We’re the leading charity for more than 110,000 people living with one of over 60 muscle wasting and weakening conditions.

Support and information

The charity for muscle wasting conditions

Living with a muscle wasting and weakening condition can be exhausting, stressful and lonely. With endless medical appointments, physiotherapy, treatments and respiratory support. That’s why, for over 60 years, we’ve been building our community. Bringing you together with friends and family, scientists and supporters, staff and volunteers, healthcare professionals and partners.

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Muscular Dystrophy

Discover more about muscular dystrophies and other muscle wasting and weakening conditions. For detailed information on symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment of over 60 related conditions, visit our Conditions A-Z page.

What is muscular distrophy?
Condition A-Z

Support and information

With you at every life stage. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from. From the point of diagnosis to living the best life possible.

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Get involved

The more of us who come together, the greater the impact we’ll be able to make. Whether you’d like to fundraise or volunteer, there are lots of ways you can get involved.

Join us

We have a range of support services for you.

Our support services

Call our helpline

0800 650 327

Information

Advice for living with or caring for someone with a muscle wasting condition.

Information

There are plenty of ways to get involved

Fund groundbreaking research and life-changing support. Together we are changing the future of muscle wasting conditions.

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Events and challenges

Whether it’s a run, cycle or skydive you’re after – we have an event to suit you.

Our events

Fundraise your way!

However you want to raise money for us, we’re here to support with everything you need. Order your fundraising pack today.

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Donate

Together we fund groundbreaking research and life changing support for everyone affected by muscle wasting conditions. Donate today.

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