£235,321 for research into FSHD (Facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy)
“After being diagnosed with FSHD as a teenager, there was very little hope for me. No treatment. No cure. In recent years, the outlook for FSHD patients has started to change, with potential treatments finally entering clinical trials. The project my family has funded in Sheffield will play a vital role in ensuring the success of these trials; bringing the hope of a brighter future to a patient community in desperate need.” Kate Fowles
FSHD is a genetic muscle disorder, which causes muscles in the face, shoulder blades, upper arms and other parts of the body to degenerate over time. As yet there is no cure, however, there are several new treatments being developed. Here in Sheffield the Charity have funded a four year research project enabling a natural history study aimed at evaluating outcome measures for clinical trials.
The study has the added benefit of improving existing care for patients in Sheffield. This was made possible through the incredible efforts of the Woodcock-Fowles family who have funded the project through personal donation and fundraising events.
Published: Tuesday 30th of April 2024