DEFEAT DUCHENNE CANADA

Defeat Duchenne Canada is the country's only national charity dedicated to ending Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Our goal is to provide leadership in research, advocacy and support to ensure our boys and young men can live long and active lives... Defeat Duchenne Canada reaches out to families across Canada - to provide them with the resources and connections they need to navigate their Duchenne diagnosis as successfully as possible. We go beyond funding paramount Duchenne research to building enriching connections between families. This helps them feel fully supported and energized about the possibilities for the better, healthier future we are actively pursuing every day... We are a community of families, advocates, donors, researchers and care practitioners. Together, we are tackling all aspects of the Duchenne diagnosis - from the psychosocial effects through pursuing enhancements in research and treatment. Our goal of a cure is lofty, but the boys and young men we are fighting for..

Also known as: Defeat Duchenne

Primary location: London Canada