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You Are Strong - Edition 9
Edition 9 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund - The Big Give and Ask Max
Alex Smith
Dec 1, 20250 min read


Moving for a Cause: How Physical Activity Supports Your Fundraising and Your Mind
Max reflects on how purposeful movement supports mental wellbeing while helping raise funds for Duchenne families. She shares simple, realistic ways to get active, boost your mood, and make a positive difference at your own pace.

Maxine Foster
Dec 1, 20252 min read


You Are Strong - Edition 8
Edition 8 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Oct 13, 20250 min read


CARE… and how it defines us and them
Care defines us as parents of two boys with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. As their bodies weaken, grief is constant, yet so too is wonder: Oskar accepts with innocence, Theodor resists with fierce intelligence. Caring for them is humbling—an act of defiance and unconditional love, ensuring their spirits remain undiminished. The disease may take much, but it will not define them; their courage and will always shine through.

Nick Taussig
Sep 19, 20252 min read


'You Are Strong' - Edition 7
Edition 7 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Sep 17, 20250 min read


Ask Max: Do Wheelchairs Mean Giving Up or Finding Independence?
When Austin began using a wheelchair, I feared it meant giving up. But what I saw instead was relief and freedom. No more struggles to keep up with friends, no more fear of falling. The chair gave him independence, safety, and dignity. For families facing the same stage, please know you’re not alone. A wheelchair isn’t the end—it’s a tool for inclusion and a better quality of life. Sometimes, embracing the next step opens doors we never expected.

Maxine Foster
Sep 12, 20252 min read


'You Are Strong' - Edition 5
Edition 5 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Jul 18, 20250 min read


'You Are Strong' - Edition 4
Edition 4 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Jun 17, 20250 min read


'You Are Strong' - Edition 2
Edition 2 of the 'You are Strong' Newsletter from Harrison's Fund
Alex Smith
Apr 17, 20250 min read
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