A Welsh man cycles 800km to support a friend's children with Muscular Dystrophy

Ieuan Green and his friend traveled 800km across northeast Spain by bicycle to raise money for a family struggling with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

Green lives in Ireland and maintains a close friendship with the family of Dean, a nine-year-old boy living with the condition. The two men had previously completed a similar cycling trip through the Pyrenees and the Irish Sea two years ago. Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy is a rare condition that causes muscles to weaken over time.

Because the body cannot create new protein for muscle growth, the muscle tissue turns into fat and wastes away. Dean and his 11-year-old brother Conor both live with the condition and use wheelchairs as their mobility decreases. The family recently sold their home to purchase a property that can accommodate their children's needs and is undergoing necessary renovations. Green and his friend completed the six-day journey to raise funds for the Build for the Boys fund.

They raised over €5,000 to support the family and to increase awareness of the condition. Green stated that while fundraising is important, raising awareness is also vital because few children live with the disease. He aims to show the family that they have a community of support during a difficult period.