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Fundraiser Stories: Welcome to the Family, Truly Carole Ann!
We are absolutely thrilled to welcome the wonderful Carole Ann, founder of Truly Carole Ann, to the Harrison’s Fund family!
Carole Ann is bringing style, heart, and community together with a Charity Fashion Show & Garden Party — and trust us, you won’t want to miss it.
In Aid of Harrison’s Fund on Friday 25th April, 10am – 2pm at the Truly Carole Ann Studio, Maplehurst, Ashtead, Surrey. Cost £5 (pre-purchase only and includes a raffle ticket!)
Alex Smith
Apr 151 min read
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Stress Awareness Month: Small Actions, Big Change
Supporting the Mental Health of Families Affected by Duchenne.
Stress Awareness Month is a time to pause and reflect on the emotional challenges we carry, especially for those living with or caring for someone with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Whether you’re a young person managing life with Duchenne or a parent, carer, or healthcare provider supporting them, stress can show up in many forms: fatigue, anxiety, loneliness, overwhelm, or simply the quiet mental weight of day-to
Alex Smith
Apr 153 min read
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Fundraiser Story: Dan Nathan’s Challenge for Harrison’s Fund
Dan is running three marathons (in Paris, Stockholm, and Cannes), along with several half-marathons and 10k events, to raise awareness and funds for Harrison’s Fund, the UK’s first charity specifically focused on the mental health needs of families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
Alex Smith
Apr 42 min read
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'You Are Strong' - Edition 1
Episode 1 of the freshly redesigned Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Mar 240 min read
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Celebrating Hope and Progress: Harrison’s Fund Secures a £40,000 Award for Chrysalis Grants
We’re thrilled to share some fantastic news, Harrison’s Fund has been awarded a £40,000 grant to support our pioneering Chrysalis Grants.
Alex Smith
Jul 4, 20242 min read
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Alan's Inspiring Journey: Paving the Way for Inclusive Travel and Mental Health Advocacy
In the world of incredible challenges and determined individuals, one remarkable figure stands out to us – Alan. An entrepreneur,...
Alex Smith
Oct 15, 20232 min read
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Max's Unwavering Love: A Heartbreaking Diagnosis and the Beacon of Hope – Project Chrysalis
In a world often tainted by adversity, the story of Max and her son Austin is a testament to resilience, courage, and unwavering love....
Alex Smith
Oct 13, 20232 min read
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World Mental Health Day: Alex's story - Transforming the Journey of Duchenne with Project Chrysalis
Today, on World Mental Health Day, I want to share a story that began in the depths of despair but has now taken flight as a beacon of hope. It's the story of my journey as a parent facing my child's Duchenne muscular dystrophy diagnosis. The day we heard those life-altering words was like stepping into a bottomless black void. The weight of despair bore down on us, and hopelessness seemed to engulf every inch of our world. It's on days like those that we desperately yearned
Alex Smith
Oct 10, 20232 min read
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