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Elijah’s Determination
Elijah doesn't let Duchenne hold him back. -
For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family – #DuchenneCan
Aida and her husband founded the Lebanese Association for Neuromuscular Diseases (L.A.N.D.) in 2011, following their son Wafik’s diagnosis with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. At that time, they encountered a lack of information and support for their family and others living with neuromuscular diseases in Lebanon. They realized there was a need for a community organization… -
Adult Life and Duchenne Podcast – #DuchenneCan
In this episode, we meet three fantastic, young men who live with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and who, by following their interests, have developed exciting lives and careers. Björn Jönsson is self-employed with a strong commitment to the Swedish Foundation for Muscular Dystrophy Research, among other causes. He also works with gaming development under the motto… -
STRIVE: Structuring the Clinic for Basic Care at ASCADIM
ASCADIM provides physical, psychological, and social care to people with muscular dystrophies in Southern Brazil. The organization was created based on insights from parents on the despair they felt following diagnosis and their desire for more and trusted information. Via ASCADIM, patients and their families can access vital support, guidance, and free physical therapy –… -
Sebastian Empowers People with Disabilities to Travel
Sebastien is determined to improve accessibility for people who live with a disability. -
Abdulla Demonstrates Determination
Abdulla, who lives with Duchenne, supports others with disabilities. -
Pedro Lives Life to the Fullest
Pedro, who lives with Duchenne, has many passions and interests. -
Patrick Chases His Dreams
Duchenne has never stopped Patrick from chasing and realizing his dreams. -
B.J. Viau: Turning Hope into Help for the Huntington’s Disease Community
B.J. Viau is a lifelong Huntington’s disease (HD) advocate and has served as Board Chairman of the Huntington’s Disease Youth Organization (HDYO). The following article was contributed to the PTC Newsroom to help spread awareness about HD. Follow him on Twitter @BJsView. Do you have a rare disease story to share? Contact our news team… -
Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro – #DuchenneCan
At PTC, we’re passionate about supporting those living with rare diseases, even when they live in the most inaccessible parts of the world. Leandro, a PTC colleague in Brazil, plays a key role in educating physicians in remote areas along the Amazon River. He shares information about Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), and has helped make…