Funding Research.
Building a Community.
Finding a Cure.

Dedicated to understanding and supporting those affected by Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy (MVA) syndrome

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We are the only organisation in the world dedicated to Mosaic Variegated Aneuploidy (MVA) an ultra-rare genetic condition affecting fewer than 50 people worldwide.

Our charity is committed to funding focused research into MVA, ultimately enabling us to find treatments and a cure, whilst building a community of patients and their families along the way.

Our impact at a glance

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In 2005 we raised £250k. So far, we have reached £250k of our 2026 target of £350k.

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Active research collaboration with:
Creighton University Medical School, Omaha
Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology, Barcelona
MRC London Institute of Medical Sciences, Sage Bionetworks.

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There are around 50 known cases globally, and we have met with 5 patients (10% of the known population). Every day we are growing this number to expand our community.

New York Marathon

Huge thanks to Jonathan Waring-Hughes and Darren Leaver for getting their trainers on and helping us by taking on this race.

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Chicago Marathon

What an awesome race it was. Noise. Energy. Community. Just as marathons should be. 10/10 Chicago.

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Rachel’s fundraiser

In September, Rachael (George’s mum) swam a mile in the Serpentine race on behalf of the MVA Society. She came an amazing ~250th out of 6,000 swimmers!

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What have we been up to?

It's been a busy time for us, appearing on Chris Evans's radio show, meeting the prime minister and various celebs, whilst doing sponsored events to raise awareness and money.

Here's a short video montage to show what the small but mighty MVA Society has been doing recently, and what we have planned.