CureDuchenne’s 2026 Schedule
CureDuchenne is hosting several free events in 2026 to support families living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. These events, called CureDuchenne CARES, will take place across the country. At…
CureDuchenne is hosting several free events in 2026 to support families living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. These events, called CureDuchenne CARES, will take place across the country. At…
Our youngest son, Jace, is 11 years old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. It is a fatal muscle-wasting disease, and there is currently no cure. We were given the diagnosis on…
In 2020, Chris and Susan Finazzo received news that would change the trajectory of their lives. They learned that their sons Chase (now 9) and Dylan (now 6) had a…
For over 20 years, CureDuchenne, a Patient Worthy partner and global nonprofit, has moved steadfastly forward with a mission to find, and fund, a cure for individuals with Duchenne muscular…
Since its founding 20 years ago, CureDuchenne has been tirelessly working to find and fund a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). They have done this through supporting families,…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
Rare Community Profiles Rare Community Profiles is a new Patient Worthy article series of long-form interviews featuring various stakeholders in the rare disease community, such as patients, their…
CureDuchenne, the nation’s leading nonprofit dedicated to funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) and a Patient Worthy partner, held its first “Napa in Newport” event in 2015;…
Before you read on, don't forget to check out Part 1 of our interview with Jennifer Wallace Valdes, PT. In Part 1, Jennifer discusses her background, what Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is,…
Occupational therapy for individuals with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) requires a unique and specialized approach to maximize benefit and reduce harm. It is incredibly important that those performing occupational therapy…
CureDuchenne is a nonprofit whose mission is to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare progressive disease characterized by muscular degeneration. It is diagnosed in one individual…
CureDuchenne is one of Patient Worthy's partner organizations. Patient Worthy partners with a variety of rare disease and patient-oriented non-profits in order to collaborate and help promote one another's activities.…
Tim Revell has run the Ascension Seton Austin Marathon a whopping 15 times, with his 16th run planned for this Sunday. The father of two runs the race for his…
Timothy and Andrew Revell are two brothers born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), a rare neuromuscular disorder that sees the progressive wasting and weakness of the muscles. This condition has…