#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!

Philip Højgaard-Olsen

Looking at life with a DuchenneCan lens

3 minutes

Sebastien

People with Special Needs CAN Travel

3 minutes

Ethan Higginbotham

DuchenneCAN on a NASA Mission with Ethan

3 minutes

Shalom Lim

Columnist, literary artist, and mental health advocate living with Duchenne

3 minutes

Alexander & Tim

Powerchair Hockey world champions living with Duchenne

3 minutes

Claudia Espinal

Mompreneur and Duchenne caregiver

3 minutes

Martin Stengård

Duchenne dad and manager of esports team PARA.Ghost

3 minutes

Lila Plakolli

Disability activist and creative performer living with Duchenne

3 minutes

Adam Peska

Reigning Boccia Paralympic gold medalist with Duchenne

3 minutes

Lukas Fischer

Communications and graphic design educational leader, ‘création handicap’

3 minutes

Benjamin James

Living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want

3 minutes

Daniel Castro

CAN write, direct, and produce films

3 minutes

Shelley Simmonds

Caregiver of the Year in UK CAN-paining for disability and rare disease rights

3 minutes

Feriel Chebba

CAN inspire other women with Duchenne

3 minutes

Philip Jönsson

Journey to Gold

3 minutes

Lizanne Schreur

Aspiring screenwriter living with Duchenne

3 minutes

Laura McLinn

CAN find a reason to smile

3 minutes

Gabriela Hernandez

CAN inspire children to embrace their differences

3 minutes

Hulda Svansdóttir

Dancing for Duchenne CAN bring joy and happiness

3 minutes

Laura D’Annunzio

CAN honor her sibling through her work

3 minutes

Guðjón

CAN contribute to science & research in genetic disorders

3 minutes

Andrea

CAN find a reason to smile

3 minutes

Elijah

CAN “Destroy Duchenne”

3 minutes

Aida and L.A.N.D.

For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family

3 minutes

Adult Life and Duchenne

#DuchenneCAN podcast

3 minutes

Abdulla

Inspiring “People of Determination”

3 minutes

Pedro

CAN Live Life to the Fullest

3 minutes

Patrick

Actor and musician living with DMD

3 minutes

Leandro

Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro

3 minutes

Júlio

CAN Engineer a Successful Future

3 minutes

Emily

Lessons Learned from My Sibling with Duchenne

3 minutes

Tiffany

Striving to Change Perceptions

3 minutes

Benni

CAN Save the Orangutans

3 minutes

The Healing Goodwill Foundation

Supporting families with Duchenne

3 minutes

Patricio and Edouard

Duchenne Diagnosis and Timely Care in Saudi Arabia

3 minutes

Christopher

Supporting Families Affected by Duchenne

3 minutes

Marharyta

Making Education Possible in Ukraine

3 minutes

Björn

Young man in Sweden living with DMD

3 minutes

The #DuchenneCAN Talk Show series is an extended program of the DuchenneCan movement that provides an engaging platform to discuss topics related to young & adult Duchenne individuals. Featured panelists share their real-life experiences, perspectives and insights about living and persevering with Duchenne.