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Family Raising Funds For Midlands Man With Debilitating Disease

Monday, 12 July 2021 at 15:39

He was diagnosed with a condition that affects his speech and has left him unable to control his movements.

The family of a midlands man suffering from a rare and debilitating disease are appealing for donations to a GoFundMe campaign.

George Mears was diagnosed with Multiple System Atrophy five years ago, a condition which affects his speech and has left him unable to control his movements.

His sister Margaret describes how all funds raised will go towards making his house safe for him to navigate

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