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Steph Houghton Advocates for MND Research Amid Personal Struggle

3/22/2025

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Former England Women's captain Steph Houghton opened her heart about her husband Stephen Darby's struggle with motor neurone disease. Since his diagnosis in 2018, the former Liverpool star, now 36, has faced a decline in health. Houghton passionately calls for increased research funding, sharing the profound effects of MND on their family and holding onto hope for a cure.

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Former England Women's captain Steph Houghton opened her heart about her husband Stephen Darby's struggle with motor neurone disease. Since his diagnosis in 2018, the former Liverpool star, now 36, has faced a decline in health. Houghton passionately calls for increased research funding, sharing the profound effects of MND on their family and holding onto hope for a cure.