#DuchenneCan Celebrates Individuals Living with Duchenne from All Walks of Life

Witnessing first-hand what people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy CAN do inspired the creation of #DuchenneCan in 2021. The purpose of this global movement is to celebrate remarkable individuals, the people who love and care for them and the groups dedicated to supporting them.
Everyday efforts and achievements that most of us take for granted – such as living independently or navigating a career – can be just as inspiring as the big moments, like graduating from college (which more and more young men with Duchenne are doing).
Since the launch #DuchenneCan has shined a light on unique stories and experiences shared by those living with Duchenne and have generated positive momentum around the globe.
DuchenneCan aims to continue to inspire everyone to create better prospects for the Duchenne community in the future. Join us!
- Alexander & Tim – Powerchair Hockey world champions living with Duchenne
- Claudia – Mompreneur and Duchenne caregiver
- Martin – Duchenne dad and manager of esports team PARA.Ghost
- Lila – Disability activist and creative performer living with Duchenne
- Adam – Reigning Boccia Paralympic gold medalist with Duchenne
- Lukas – Communications and graphic design educational leader, ‘création handicap’
- Benjamin – Living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want
- Daniel – CAN write, direct, and produce films
- Jon – Pushing the limits of Duchenne
- Shelley – Caregiver of the Year in UK CAN-paining for disability and rare disease rights
- Feriel – CAN inspire other women with Duchenne
- Philip – Journey to Gold
- Lizanne – Aspiring screen writer living with Duchenne
- Laura – #DuchenneCan live every day like the best day ever
- Gabriela – CAN inspire children to embrace their differences
- Hulda – Dancing for Duchenne CAN bring joy and happiness
- Laura – CAN honor her sibling through her work
- Guðjón – CAN contribute to science & research in genetic disorders
- Andrea – CAN find a reason to smile
- Elijah – CAN “Destroy Duchenne”
- Aida and L.A.N.D. – For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family
- Adult Life and Duchenne – # DuchenneCAN podcast
- Sebastien – People with Special Needs CAN Travel
- Abdulla – Inspiring “People of Determination”
- Pedro – CAN Live Life to the Fullest
- Patrick – CAN realize his dreams
- Leandro – Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro
- Júlio – CAN Engineer a Successful Future
- Emily – Lessons Learned from My Sibling with Duchenne
- Tiffany – Striving to Change Perceptions
- Benni – CAN Save the Orangutans
- The Healing Goodwill Foundation — Duchenne Hungary – Supporting families with Duchenne
- Patricio and Edouard – Duchenne Diagnosis and Timely Care in Saudi Arabia
- Christopher – Supporting Families Affected by Duchenne
- Marharyta – Making Education Possible in Ukraine
- Björn – Young man in Sweden living with DMD
Do You Have a Story?
Share your #DuchenneCan story with us and/or recommend a person in the Duchenne community who is helping to make a difference.