Busy time for charity aiming to improve Island boys' lives

Saturday, 14 November 2015 00:00

Fundraisers have packed December with a number of events and money raising initiatives to help mark the first anniversary of Finley's Tracks.

The charity raises funds and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

It's a muscle wasting condition that impacts the ability to walk, and limits life expectancy - currently five boys on the Island have it.

Money raised goes towards helping the boys, and their families, with treatments and improving disability access in their homes.

Trustee Serena Wood says it will be a busy month:

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