Awareness TS and gender 2 May 2023 There has been a lot of discussion lately about TS and it only occurring in females. The National Organisation for Rare Disorders describes, “Only females are affected by Turner syndrome,…
Ragdolls UK Projects To tell a story 21 Mar 202321 Mar 2023 As part of our pledge to support TS girls and their families achieve their full potential we are currently working with the lovely Annelie N in compiling a book on…
Awareness… Taken Seriously by Tracey Connelly 14 Mar 2023 Talking to a group of young TS women lately there was an issue raised that I believe is worth opening for discussion. There was a consensus within the group that…
Uncategorized million steps challenge 10 Jan 2023 The new year brings new horizons and with that in mind we are looking to make this year the best yet. With that in mind we are excited to have…
Awareness Turner’s Syndrome and mental health by Hayley Watson 22 Nov 2022 In our modern day and age the issue of mental health has come more the forefront. As we fight to eliminate the stigma surrounding it more and more discussions are…
Uncategorized At Risk by Annelie N 24 Oct 2022 … Is every one of us,And diagnosed as terminal the instant we are born, Few tough realize their fate,Few of us can cope,With reading in their cards,Of risks and doom…
Uncategorized The Road is Never-Ending by Jyoti Upadhyay 21 Mar 2022 Written 23/7/2019 I am pedaling till my last breath,To Reach my destiny;After a while I took a pause, to dry my sweat;But, everyone is running towards their destiny,And I too started pedaling again,But,…
Awareness Play to your strengths by Annelie N 30 Nov 2021 When I was younger, I wanted nothing more than to be able to run as fast as my sister, play volleyball as well as she could, to play the piano…
Awareness… A Day that Changes Our World by Annelie N 11 Oct 202128 Nov 2021 Imagine. You are going in for a routine prenatal ultrasound, and a doctor tells you, with a slight note of concern in his voice: “Something seems to be wrong. Please…
TS Stories Body Image in Turner’s Syndrome 17 Mar 2020 Body image is a worry for a lot of women. This is especially true for women and girls with Turner’s Syndrome. Weight gain, physical attributes and general expectations thrown on…
Uncategorized We are our a own Normal by Nicole Hawley 1 Jan 20191 Jan 2019 Growing up, I had so many questions about myself. From as early as I could remember, I knew I was different, but couldn't articulate why and my parents wouldn't talk…
Updates Getting the Info you Need: By Anne Lilt 1 Aug 201726 Sep 2017 We are so pleased to see our website up and running with some new changes. We hope you can take the time to check it out. The site features some…
Ragdolls UK Projects… Small but Mighty; by Tracey Connelly 24 Jul 201726 Sep 2017 When businesses are built from the ground up it can be a difficult and trying journey. When it is a charity the odds you are up against can be near…
Ragdolls UK Projects Helping Turner’s Syndrome girls achieve their full potential 27 Jun 201726 Sep 2017 Carrying a genetic disorder can be a scary experience. It can leave the sufferer feeling isolated and lonely. We at Ragdolls UK know this only too well and strive to…
Awareness… A Girl On A Mission; by Melissa Jayne Williams 12 Jan 201722 Jun 2017 My name is Melissa and I have Turner's Syndrome. This a chromosomal condition that affects 1 in 2,500 girls. I want to be able raise as much money as I…
Updates Three years on a mission! 9 Jan 201722 Jun 2017 December marked the third anniversary for Ragdolls UK and in a comparatively short space of time I am pleased to say we have achieved so much. Thousands of patients, families…
Awareness Teaching by Television; by Gemma Bryant 28 Nov 201623 Jan 2017 Getting Taught by Television: The Value of Television Drama in the Education of Genetic Disorders It’s strange where thoughts can lead while working on a blog. I’ve said before that…
Fundraising… The charitable spirit of Craigholme 10 Nov 20166 Jun 2017 We would like to offer a wholehearted thank you to the pupils and staff of Craigholme School in Glasgow who have chosen Ragdolls UK as their charity of choice for…
Volunteers Volunteer Opportunities 25 Oct 20166 Jun 2017 Visit our website to find more about the exciting volunteer opportunities we have available! All time and effort donated to our cause is greatly appreciated.
Awareness… Genetic Disorders: The Early Stages; by Paige Atkins 4 Oct 201623 Jan 2017 Identical twins help to understand the beginning stages of genetic disorders A detailed study of the first step in gene expression will help doctors and researchers better understand underlying variables…
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