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0115 987 0080
The Myotonic Dystrophy Support Group is a registered charity dedicated to offering the hand of friendship and support to all those affected by Myotonic Dystrophy. We have a central Helpline and a network of regional contacts throughout the United Kingdom, as well as extensive links abroad.
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Understand- the genetic background to the condition.
LEARN - how those with the condition may be affected.
FIND OUT - about our Group,how we can help,and how you can help us.
The 23rd Annual MDSG Conference will be held on Saturday 19th May 2012
at the Marriott Hotel in Newcastle.
CONGRATULATIONS,MARGARET!
Margaret Bowler has been chosen as one of the 8000 people to carry the
Olympic Torch!
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Latest News & Events
- A First for DM.
Evidence of how knowledge and awareness of DM is becoming consolidated amongst professionals working in the field. read more... - STEM CELLS GIVE INSIGHT INTO MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY
Researchers studying human embryonic stems cells have found two new genes that may be involved in causing some of the symptoms of myotonic dystrophy read more... - An MDSG Appetiser!!!
The 2011 Conference saw brisk sales of MDSG's new Recipe Book. Obtain a copy from the Office price £7 including postage. Thanks to Linda Perry and her contributors! read more... - 'Chasing Gold'
'Chasing Gold' read more... - 'ENCOURAGING' NEW RESEARCH FOR MYOTONIC DYSTROPHY
Researchers at the University of Valencia in Spain recently identified a new way to block the genetic change that causes myotonic dystrophy Type 1 read more... - HALF + FIVE TENTHS = FULL MARATHON FAMILY EFFORT
On Sunday 11th September 2011, Dr Jeremy Rhodes, his wife Dr Helen Brownlee, their children ran in the Robin Hood Nottingham Marathon. read more... - MARGARET JOINS THE LEGIONS...
Margaret sets out to walk five miles along the Hadrian's Wall... read more... - Dutch Government Money for Myotonic Dystrophy Research...
read more... - BRIDGE COMES UP TRUMPS
MDSG Directors John and Sue Kelly and their friends ran An Evening of Bridge in Damerham Village. read more... - MDSG GRANT HELPS NATIONAL REGISTRY
MDSG has provided a grant of £7,500... read more... - CONGRATULATIONS TO THE DAVISONS
THE magic of the season is sparkling a little brighter for the Davison family – as they celebrate their best Christmas ever. read more... - INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ‘BEST IDMC TO DATE’
The 8th biennial meeting of scientists and clinicians of the International Myotonic Dystrophy Consortium,held in Florida in December 2011 was felt by many to be the best IDMC so far. read more... - Backing Myotonic Dystrophy Conference
Backing Myotonic Dystrophy Conference read more... - RUN FOR OUR MONEY?
Are you interested in running to raise money for MDSG? read more... - Linzi Sky Dives for MDSG
On 25th February Linzi will be doing a sponsored tandem skydive to raise funds and awareness for MDSG. read more... - GOOD NEWS FOR THE SOUTH WEST
A new twice-yearly Network News is being published, giving lots of information and advice to those with neuromuscular conditions read more... - MDSG Conference 2012
Newcastle Marriott Hotel in 2012 Here we come!!! read more... - MDSG's TORCHBEARER....
MDSG's National Co-Ordinator, Mrs Margaret Bowler, has been chosen to be one of the 8000 bearers of the Olympic Torch as it is carried around Britain on its way to the Olympic Stadium.... read more... - Marathon Mum runs for Myotonic Dystrophy....
Sophie Mill, the daughter of MDSG Directors John and Sue Kelly, and mother of three, completed her second London Marathon last Sunday [22nd April]. read more... - HOLED OUT – TWICE!
For the second year Pat O'Sullivan (pictured, centre) has rallied his friends to help raise funds for DM Research. read more... - BODEN WELL!
Once again the Boden collection attracted many local visitors to a beautiful medieval barn, owned by a good friend of MDSG directors John and Sue kelly. read more...
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