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March 8 is International Women’s Day (IWD), a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women around the world. IWD is also call to action for accelerating women’s equality; Embrace Equity is the 2023 theme. Per IWD: The aim of the IWD 2023 #EmbraceEquity campaign theme is to get the world…

Learn more about Claudia, a mother, caregiver, social media content creator & Duchenne advocate.

Martin supports his son, who lives with Duchenne, and his passion for online gaming.

Disability activist and performer living with Duchenne, Lila, encourages people to be themselves.

Last week in Switzerland, PTC colleagues teamed up to plant trees in an effort to make an environmental impact. In partnership with OneTree Planted and Almighty Tree this year, 100 Oak trees were planted to help combat climate change and prevent biodiversity loss for generations to come. Tree planting is critical to reforestation and afforestation…

Gold medalist Adam, who lives with Duchenne, shares his journey to the Paralympics.

Lukas encourages independence by improving workplace skills for those in the disabled community.

According to Benjamin, living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want

September 7 is World Duchenne Awareness Day, a global day aimed at raising awareness for those affected by Duchenne and Becker Muscular Dystrophy. This year’s theme is “Women & Duchenne,” and to honor this day, we’re highlighting inspiring women in the Duchenne community. Whether they are a patient, caregiver, or advocate, we celebrate their positivity,…

Those with Duchenne muscular dystrophy may face difficulties such as a limited social life, dependency on home care, and trouble accessing the same opportunities as able-bodied peers. These challenges have been found to have a negative impact on the psychological wellbeing of individuals with Duchenne. Accepting and coping with this kind of neuromuscular disability and…