News - Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
PODCAST: Join Our Boys update as George and Isaac turn 16
Paula Naughton's eldest son Archie passed away from Duchenne aged just 16 in 2022.
May 6, 2026 17:27
Trump cuts to medical funding puts life-changing treatment for Roscommon brothers on hold
Twins George and Isaac Naughton were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2012, and thousands of euro has been raised to send them to the US.
Mar 17, 2025 12:17
LISTEN: Students at Roscommon school raise over €13,000 for much-loved classmates
The money will go towards the trials in the US for Naughton twins George and Isaac, who were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in 2012.
Mar 14, 2025 17:39
Roscommon school raise over €13,000 for Join Our Boys trust
Archie sadly passed away in 2022 aged just 16.
Mar 14, 2025 14:34
Tickets for Join Our Boys fundraiser on sale on Roscommon Monaghan match
In 2012, George and Isaac Naughton were diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Feb 13, 2025 18:02
LISTEN: Roscommon school raising funds to help Naughton boys get 'life-changing' treatment
Second year students at Roscommon Community College are organising a fundraiser to help their two friends change their lives forever.
Feb 13, 2025 15:32
Funds being raised for life-changing treatment for Roscommon brothers
In 2012, the Naughton brothers were diagnosed with DMD, a progressive muscle-wasting disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Jan 6, 2025 17:24
Funds being raised to help Roscommon teens with DMD receive 'ground-breaking' treatment in US
In 2012, George, Isaac and Archie Naughton were diagnosed with DMD, a progressive muscle-wasting disease for which there is no treatment and no cure.
Dec 15, 2024 11:48
Brave Roscommon twins to take part in Dublin City Marathon
George and Isaac Naughton will take part in the Marathon to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Oct 27, 2023 08:26
Join Our Boys successful in An Bord Pleanála appeal
The Trust had applied to Roscommon County Council to develop a new entrance to a home being built for the Naughten family's seriously ill children.
Dec 22, 2022 14:07
Roscommon teenager Archie Naughton being remembered today at Dublin Marathon
Archie took part in the event himself as an 'assisted runner' for 3 years.
Oct 30, 2022 08:46
Roscommon mother pays tribute to twin sons living with muscular disease
The Naughton family have been at the forefront of the drive to raise awareness of Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Aug 15, 2022 13:58
"A pain you can't put into words" - Archie's mother pays tribute to her son
Archie passed away in hospital after a brave battle against DMD for the last ten years.
Jul 8, 2022 13:19
Heartbreak as Archie Naughton passes away in hospital
Messages from across the world had been shared in support of the brave teenager.
Jul 7, 2022 21:24Shannonside Newsletter
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