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Radio Solent,28 Jul 2026,3 mins

"Muscular dystrophy diagnosis rocked my world"

Make a Difference: Hampshire, Dorset and IoW

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After being diagnosed with muscular dystrophy in 2018, Ann Blake from Fordingbridge decided to help others. Her book, A Legacy of Love, has raised £11,000 for muscular dystrophy charities and Dog A.I.D. She is a finalist in the Fundraiser category at the BBC Radio Solent Make a Difference Awards 2026 and spoke to Rick Jackson.

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