The group will run to raise awareness for muscular dystrophy after being inspired by Town of Victoria Park councillor Claire Anderson who has facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD).
Physiotherapist Emily Hunt said she was inspired by some of her special clients, including Ms Anderson.
“They work hard to live their lives to the full even with this debilitating condition. If I can help in any way to make their lives easier or support research for muscular dystrophy then I will,” she said.
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READ NOWMs Anderson was diagnosed with FSHD when she was 14.
It is a genetic muscle disorder in which the muscles of the face, shoulder blades and upper arms are among the most severely affected.
The term muscular dystrophy means slowly progressive muscle degeneration.
The team aims to raise more than $1000, which will contribute to supporting people living with the condition through Muscular Dystrophy WA’s provision of services, programs and funding research.
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