Mr George East

Children with Cancer UK is the leading national children's charity dedicated to the fight against childhood cancer. Almost 4,000 children and young people are diagnosed with cancer every year in the UK. Their aims are to determine the causes, find cures and provide care for children with cancer.

Diabetes UK are the UK's leading diabetes charity. They care for, connect with and campaign alongside and on behalf of all people affected by and at risk of diabetes.

The National Autistic Society are the leading UK charity for autistic people (including those with Asperger syndrome) and their families. They provide information, support and pioneering services, and campaign for a better world for autistic people.

Myotonic dystrophy is a genetic condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and wasting.

Myotonic dystrophy can affect muscles of movement and often affects the electrical conduction system of the heart, breathing and swallowing muscles, bowels, lens of the eye and brain.

It can cause diabetes and hormonal changes like thyroid problems. Myotonic dystrophy can also affect the reproductive system in both males and females. Some people experience personality and behavioural problems.

In some rare cases it can increase your chance of developing tumours.