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

Duchenne Can

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

Philip Højgaard-Olsen

Looking at life with a DuchenneCan lens
3 minutes
Sebastien Handiscover

Sebastien

People with Special Needs CAN Travel
3 minutes
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Ethan Higginbotham

DuchenneCAN on a NASA Mission with Ethan
3 minutes
Shalom Lim

Shalom Lim

Columnist, literary artist, and mental health advocate living with Duchenne
3 minutes
Alexander and Tim

Alexander & Tim

Powerchair Hockey world champions living with Duchenne
3 minutes
Claudia

Claudia Espinal

Mompreneur and Duchenne caregiver
3 minutes
Martin Para.Ghost

Martin Stengård

Duchenne dad and manager of esports team PARA.Ghost
3 minutes
Lila Plakolli

Lila Plakolli

Disability activist and creative performer living with Duchenne
3 minutes
Adam Peska

Adam Peska

Reigning Boccia Paralympic gold medalist with Duchenne
3 minutes
Lukas

Lukas Fischer

Communications and graphic design educational leader, ‘création handicap’
3 minutes
Benjamin James

Benjamin James

Living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want
3 minutes
Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro

CAN write, direct, and produce films
3 minutes
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Shelley Simmonds

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

Feriel Chebba

CAN inspire other women with Duchenne
3 minutes
Philip Jonsson

Philip Jönsson

Journey to Gold
3 minutes
Lizanna

Lizanne Schreur

Aspiring screenwriter living with Duchenne
3 minutes
Laura McLinn

Laura McLinn

CAN find a reason to smile
3 minutes
Gabriella

Gabriela Hernandez

CAN inspire children to embrace their differences
3 minutes
Hulda

Hulda Svansdóttir

Dancing for Duchenne CAN bring joy and happiness
3 minutes
Laura D'Annunzio

Laura D’Annunzio

CAN honor her sibling through her work
3 minutes
Guðjón

Guðjón

CAN contribute to science & research in genetic disorders
3 minutes
Andrea

Andrea

CAN find a reason to smile
3 minutes
Elijah Stacy

Elijah

CAN “Destroy Duchenne”
3 minutes
Aida

Aida and L.A.N.D.

For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family
3 minutes
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Adult Life and Duchenne

#DuchenneCAN podcast
3 minutes
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Abdulla

Inspiring “People of Determination”
3 minutes
Pedro

Pedro

CAN Live Life to the Fullest
3 minutes
Patrick

Patrick

Actor and musician living with DMD
3 minutes
Leandro

Leandro

Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro
3 minutes
Julio

Júlio

CAN Engineer a Successful Future
3 minutes
Emily

Emily

Lessons Learned from My Sibling with Duchenne
3 minutes
Tiffany

Tiffany

Striving to Change Perceptions
3 minutes
Benni

Benni

CAN Save the Orangutans
3 minutes
The Healing Goodwill Foundation

The Healing Goodwill Foundation

Supporting families with Duchenne
3 minutes
Patricio and Edouard

Patricio and Edouard

Duchenne Diagnosis and Timely Care in Saudi Arabia
3 minutes
Christopher Mitchell's Journey

Christopher

Supporting Families Affected by Duchenne
3 minutes
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Marharyta

Making Education Possible in Ukraine
3 minutes
Bjorn

Björn

Young man in Sweden living with DMD
3 minutes

#DuchenneCan TV

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. 

Podcast

Take on Duchenne North America

Each episode brings scientific leaders in the field of DMD together to discuss and share knowledge, insights and perspectives to support the continuous education and awareness of this disease among healthcare community and those interested to learn more about DMD.

Join Us on Social Media

Follow our social media channels for inspirational stories throughout the year and help us celebrate what people with #DuchenneCan achieve!

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.