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Shelley received the Caregiver of the Year 2022 award from the charity Muscular Dystrophy UK.

This episode is dedicated to discussing Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) continuum of disease and importance of continuation of care in Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Hear from our expert guest speaker, Dr. Mayer from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) about the recommended DMD standard of care guidelines with regards to ongoing patient management and care. Return…

Feriel's Duchenne diagnosis hasn’t stopped her from having a positive outlook.

Philip is the first person ever with Duchenne to win a gold medal in any event at the Paralympics.

Lizanne wants to increase recognition for disabled people in the acting and film industries.

Meet Gabriela, a young and talented author of a children’s book, "Timothy’s Magic Wheelchair".

Hulda created Dancing for Duchenne to encourage positivity through hard times.

As more and more boys and young men with DMD are transitioning into adulthood, there is an increasing emphasis on quality of life and psychosocial management. In this episode, we are joined by Sarah Stoney, licensed social worker from Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia for a discussion about considerations and strategies for social aspects of care.…

Laura helps others navigate life with Duchenne and live every day like the best day ever.

Kelly Heger went back to school and trained as a nurse after her daughter Jillian was diagnosed with AADC deficiency (AADCd), a rare fatal pediatric disorder, over 26 years ago. Kelly was determined to understand the complicated medical language used by her daughter’s doctors and to play a pivotal role in the round-the-clock medical care…