Charity slams "heartbreaking" lack of funding

Friday, 27 November 2015 00:00

"Heartbreaking" - that's how a charity has described a muscle wasting condition that's affecting the lives of five young boys on the Isle of Man.

Finley's Tracks was set up a year ago to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and to fund research and buy equipment for sufferers.

There's currently no cure for the condition but there is a drug called Translana which can help ease the symptoms - Donna Harrison is the chairperson of the charity:

Trustee Serena Wood says Finley's Tracks will continue to offer practical help to those who need it:

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