News

East Lothian Courier | July 2008

Well plaid, Kilts Across America duo - read some more about the trip across America....

CNBC New York 24 June 08 | June 2008

Scotsmen set out to raise awareness of rare syndrome on a journey across America - Kilts Across America, Two Men, Two Harleys, Two Kilts - we're Scots, we're kilted and we're wearing crash helmets. (Business Wire) read here.

East Lothian Courier | June 2008

" Quest to see son smile" A dedicated dad is set to ride 4,000 miles across America on a Harley Davidson in his quest to see his five-year-old son smile for the first time. Click here

Chester Chronicle | June 2008

Teacher takes steps to boost Isaac appeal - Chester salsa teacher Don Stephens is turning his Annual birthday celebration into a fundraiser for the trust. Click here for more info.

KNBC TV Los Angeles | May 2008

Girl's condition can't hide innate smile - watch a short video of Deane, 11, born with Moebius Syndrome.

The Independent | May 2008

Moebius Syndrome : the boy who will never smile. He laughs and plays like any one-year-old. But a rare condition means Ceri Hughes won't see her son's face light up with joy. Click here to read the moving story of little Isaac Hughes.

The Star | May 2008

Simple procedure is life changing - read about Plastic Surgeon, Professor George Psaras and his Smile Week surgery.

Evening News | May 2008

Dad to motorcycle across US to help charity - article mentions George Read meeting one of our Patrons, David Baynton-Power at a James concert. click here for details

Belfast Telegraph | April 2008

"The tot who can't smile" read all about Dawn's anguish over her little girl's paralysed face and her bid to raise awareness of the rare condition, Moebius Syndrome. Click here

Evening News | March 2008

Saddling up for Charity. click here to read

Chester Chronicle | March 2008

"The only problems I have are because of how other people percieve me" read Gareth Roberts story.

BBC News 24 | March 2008

A teenager from Somerset who has a rare facial paralysis is taking part in Scottish medical trials to try to help find the cause. Read Emma Gratton's story or watch the interview.

Sunday Post | March 2008

Two Kilts, two Harleys and 3500 miles of open road. Read all about the bike ride across America to raise funds for the Trust.

Telegraph | March 2008

Parent's anguish for son who cannont smile - read Ceri and Philip Hughes story

Chester Chronicle | March 2008

Waiting for a Smile - read the touching story of little Isaac Hughes

Moebius Research Trust - Newsletter | February 2008

Welcome to our very first Newsletter. click here to view

Article in Full House Magazine | August 2007

Like any first-time mum, Dawn, 35, was just waiting to see a gummy grin from her beautiful baby daughter. But it never came...... read Dawn's moving story now by clicking here. Thanks to Full House Magazine for providing the PDF.

Weekly News Article | August 2007

Story from National Weekly News about efforts to find 100 people with Moebius Syndrome in order to find the cause of the disorder. Click here to view the article.

Article in Social Life Magazine | May 2007

Dawn Maitland, Belfast, helps to raise awareness of Living with Moebius in a wonderful article printed by the Department of Social Development. Thank you to all her colleagues who raised money for the trust fund. click here

Scotsman | December 2006

Read the story of "The little boy with the baby blue eyes and the frozen face"

Woman Magazine | October 2006

Issue 36 | A two page article focusing on George and the Moebius Research Trust.

Sunday Post - The Boy Who Can't Blink | October 2006

When little George Read goes to sleep at night it’s the only time he closes his eyes. . . The full article can be downloaded in PDF from this link. Thanks to The Sunday Post for providing the PDF.

Scotland Today | September 2006

STV | A piece on George and the Moebius Research Trust broadcast on Scotland Today. More information: Go to website

BBC News 24 | September 2003

Read more from Jake Swift and see pictures of his pioneering smile surgery

BBC News 24 | July 2003

Read all about Jake Swift's operation to allow him to smile.