Rich was diagnosed with a form of Muscular Dystrophy (called Beckers, a milder form of Duchenne) at the age of 16.
Over that period of time Rich struggled with his physical and mental health and it took me to quite a dark place. He didn’t want to get involved with anything, and he wasn’t open about his condition, but after a few years of counselling and talking to various charity groups he was ready to take his next step to managing his condition and giving back to the community.
Rich says: “It is fantastic to be joining the trustee board for Alex’s Wish having supported the charity over the last 10 years and having the role as an ambassador. As someone that lives with a similar yet less progressive muscle wasting condition, it is a great to be able to help shape the future of this charity and continue the amazing work supporting the Duchenne community.”