We are absolutely thrilled to confirm that the JJ Legends return to the Emirates Dubai 7s raised an incredible £200,000! It is our highest ever total which will help transform lives for the Duchenne community.

The 2023 trip was our first since the pandemic and we were completely blown away by the support. We are enormously grateful to our Main Sponsors Emirates who funded the JJ Legends playing squad’s return flights to attend the event, and also the Anantara The Palm Dubai Resort for sponsoring the squad's accommodation out in Dubai.

Such a significant total means that, working alongside our charity partners Duchenne UK we are in a position to fund the next development phase of the SMART Suit, an arm assist product which will culminate in several beta prototypes for longer term testing by boys, and regulatory approval. Thanks to your support, Joining Jack has already invested in one of the alpha prototypes that is being built.

The JJ Legends and support crew had an amazing time at the Sevens from an amazing Golf Day, Brunch and Auction on their first day, to their efforts on the pitch. Many of the squad were making their debuts for the charity and, despite some heroic efforts in the opening games, just missed out on a place in the International Vets Trophy Section quarter finals. The team went on to take part in the next level Plate semi-final and won a place in the final before going down to the dnata Bali Legends.