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  1. Elijah’s Determination

    Elijah doesn't let Duchenne hold him back.
    Rare Disease Community, Rare Journeys
    October 6, 2021
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  2. 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…
    Rare Disease Community
    September 16, 2021
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  3. 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…
    Rare Disease Community
    September 13, 2021
    reading time 1 minute
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  4. 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 –…
    Rare Disease Community, Responsibility
    September 7, 2021
    reading time 1 minute
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  5. Sebastian Empowers People with Disabilities to Travel

    Sebastien is determined to improve accessibility for people who live with a disability.
    Rare Disease Community, Rare Journeys
    August 10, 2021
    reading time 3 minutes
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  6. Abdulla Demonstrates Determination

    Abdulla, who lives with Duchenne, supports others with disabilities.
    Rare Disease Community, Rare Journeys
    July 19, 2021
    reading time 2 minutes
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  7. Pedro Lives Life to the Fullest

    Pedro, who lives with Duchenne, has many passions and interests.
    Rare Disease Community, Rare Journeys
    June 23, 2021
    reading time 1 minute
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  8. Patrick Chases His Dreams

    Duchenne has never stopped Patrick from chasing and realizing his dreams.
    Rare Disease Community, Rare Journeys
    May 18, 2021
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  9. 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…
    Rare Disease Community
    May 6, 2021
    reading time 2 minutes
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  10. 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…
    Rare Disease Community
    April 27, 2021
    reading time 1 minute
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