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The Scouser who took on a medical mystery

When Jayne’s daughter, Amy, was diagnosed with a rare DNA repair disorder, she faced more questions than answers.

Instead of accepting the unknown, Jayne took action, founding ‘Amy and Friends,’ a lifeline for families navigating the same uncharted territory.

This is the story of how one mother’s determination built a global community

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