Club & Community Events
23 June 2014
13 June 2014
"James is the Name" Auction Night!
An auction night to raise funds for an all-terrain wheelchair for James takes place at Dhoon School on the evening of Friday 27th June from 6.00 pm. Further details can be accessed here. James lives with the condition 'Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a very serious condition that causes muscle weakness, the muscle fibres break down and are replaced by fibrous and or fatty tissue causing muscle to gradually weaken.
Unfortunately no cure has yet been discovered. Generally between the age of 8 to 11 years a wheelchair is required. At first boys may be able to propel themselves and posture is typically good. Later, upper limb function and maintenance of good posture is increasingly difficult and complications are more likely.
Admission to the auction is free and refreshments are available A full auction list is to be published, and pre-bid offers can be made. Tel Alison Barr on 457944 or e-mail alisonbarr@manx.net for further details. Get along! ¶ 22:41
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a very serious condition that causes muscle weakness, the muscle fibres break down and are replaced by fibrous and or fatty tissue causing muscle to gradually weaken.
Unfortunately no cure has yet been discovered. Generally between the age of 8 to 11 years a wheelchair is required. At first boys may be able to propel themselves and posture is typically good. Later, upper limb function and maintenance of good posture is increasingly difficult and complications are more likely.
Admission to the auction is free and refreshments are available A full auction list is to be published, and pre-bid offers can be made. Tel Alison Barr on 457944 or e-mail alisonbarr@manx.net for further details. Get along! ¶ 22:41