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Hackney Youth Awards first prize winner
AGSD-UK member Abdullah Amerat won first prize in London’s Hackney Youth Awards, recognising his achievements in his local community.
Baroness Walmsley to open conference
Baroness Walmsley, Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader in the House of Lords, is to open our annual conference. 5 & 6 October. Reservations now open.
NextGen project for young people at Metabolic Support
Metabolic Support UK launches NextGen project for teenagers and young people with metabolic conditions, including Glycogen Storage Disease.
We are recruiting a CEO
AGSD-UK is seeking to recruit a Chief Executive Officer, a senior manager looking for a rewarding move within the charity sector. Closing date extended to 10 May.
World Record at Evelina GSD Family Day?
Maybe a World Record, new friendships, knowledge and reassurance for those affected by GSD at the Evelina Hospital’s GSD Family Day.
FDA grants Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Amicus
The U.S. FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy Designation to Amicus’ AT-GAA in Late Onset Pompe Disease.
Cori the Supercat rides again!
Cori is a cat, with lots of kitten friends. He is on a mission to support children with GSD3.
Pilot of new website reaches over 2,000 people
Following great feedback, we are now going public – announcing the new website to professionals, industry, funders, etc.
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For personal stories on an individual GSD, visit the page for that GSD.
Maryam Ahmed
GSD1a
Nina Contreras D’Agosto
GSD1b
Esme and Dexter
Andersen
GSD4
GSD4
Julia László
Andersen
GSD4
GSD4
John Foxwell
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Alphie Wretham
GSD9a
Chloe Donald
Von Gierke
GSD1a
GSD1a
Ruben Briggs
GSD9a
Amanda Porter
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Walker twins
GSD9a
Sue Davey
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Ciara Harkins
Von Gierke
GSD1a
GSD1a
Caroline Holdstock
Hers
GSD6
GSD6
Trushal Pindolia
Von Gierke
GSD1a
GSD1a
Jae Machin
GSD9
Marilyn Silver
Tarui
GSD7
GSD7
Mylo Moore
Cori
GSD3a
GSD3a
Andrea Duckworth
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
John Davey
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Michael Taylor
Tarui
GSD7
GSD7
Jeanne Graham
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Jennifer Howells
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Anosha Kahn
Cori
GSD3
GSD3
Sam Murduck
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Vicky Clarke
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Andy Williams
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Nikki Christie
Cori
GSD3
GSD3
Mike Nicholls
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
David Thompson
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Tony Mitchell
Pompe
GSD2
GSD2
Margaret Carter
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Melissa
McArdle
GSD5
GSD5
Personal stories
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- National support group for those affected by Glycogen Storage Disease (GSD) and their families.
- Membership based with an elected board of trustees.
- A company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
- Collaborators with UK rare disease and international GSD groups.
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