In 2024, MDC has funded numerous pieces of mobility equipment and devices. #AssistiveDevices can be expensive and out of reach for many Canadians. Access to funding for life-changing equipment is essential to building a more #accessible and #inclusive 🇨🇦.

#ALS is commonly categorized into two forms: familial and sporadic. Visit  mda.org/science to learn more about how MDA’s global research initiatives are unraveling the complexity of ALS. #ALS awarenessMonth #EndALSwithMDA

1/WOW! hC Bioscience announces its first ever tRNA-based program for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). hC is developing anticodon engineered tRNAs as a potential treatment for DMD patients with shortened & nonfunctional dystrophin due to premature termination codons (PTCs). $XBI

May is Myositis Awareness Month!
Do you or someone you care for have a form of myositis? Register with Muscular Dystrophy Canada to access support, services, connections, and resources - muscle.ca/take-action/jo…

#Myositis AwarenessMonth #Myositis

Ruth Perez was just 17 years old.

She was wheelchair bound due to severe muscular dystrophy.

She couldn’t walk.

She couldn’t talk.

She couldn’t run.

She was an easy target for Hamas.

She was found riddled with bullets, dumped in the dirt after the Nova festival attack.

👏🏽This is remarkable! Very exciting to see Satellos Bioscience begin a new chapter by going public on the TSX! Looking forward to seeing Satellos pursue their work on the treatment of degenerative muscle diseases.

#musculardystrophy #muscledisease #raredisease #smallmolecule

In 2024 alone, MDC supported access to five different treatments. When MDC advocates for timely and affordable access to life-changing treatments for one neuromuscular disorder, we are simultaneously setting the stage for improved approval and access processes for other NMDs.

I was deeply honored to engage with the younger generation of Duchenne patients, who expressed a keen interest in learning from me

LIMITLESS DESIGNS @cureduchenne
#cureduchennefutures2024 #youtube #contentcreation #Duchenne #mda #musculardystrophy

Thank you to all who contributed and participated in ⁦Defeat Duchenne Canada⁩ Canada’s #WalkToDefeatDuchenne ! Your contributions helped raise critical funds for research to find a cure for #Duchenne #musculardystrophy . Let’s #DefeatDuchenne !

Our complete guide breaks down heart conditions that are common in people with different types of muscular dystrophy: buff.ly/3wSwo10

#MuscularDystrophy #MD #MD Community #LivingWithMD #DMD #DuchenneMuscularDystrophy

Ruth Perez was just 17 years old. She was wheelchair bound due to severe muscular dystrophy.
She was found riddled with bullets, dumped in the dirt after the Nova festival attack atacked by Palestinian Rafah terrorists
Like RIP Ollie in Uk her case is not heard so lets share it

A huge thank you to the PepGen team for helping us make the #WalktoDefeatDuchenne a success! 🌟❤️Your dedication helps us get closer to ending #Duchenne #musculardystrophy . Together, we are making strides towards a brighter future!

Support their walk: bit.ly/44ZMgeY

علماء إسرائيليون يحدثون ثورة علمية في مجال علاج أمراض ضمور العضلات
العلماء نجحوا بتطوير طريقة جديدة متنوعة الاستخدامات لتشخيص مرض ضمور العضلات والذي يعرف بمرض الدوشين

ضمور العضلات أو ما يعرف بمرض الدوشين (Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy) , هو نوع من أنواع الأمراض المسببة لضعف

#MDA #SummerCamp plans are in full swing and we have an urgent need for #CampCounselors and medical team #volunteers ! #MDA relies on the support and dedication of volunteers to provide care & support to campers. Apply today: mda.org/summer-camp/vo…

With each step you've taken today, we move closer to our shared vision: a future without #Duchenne #musculardystrophy .

Your unwavering support has made a remarkable impact, raising $205,000 to defeat Duchenne!

Want to recap the day? Visit us at: bit.ly/44YJeat.

Join us today at 1 pm ET for a Patient Community Webinar hosted by Muscular Dystrophy Association where we will provide an update on our Becker muscular dystrophy program.
mda.org/care/community…

Join us on Tuesday, June 4 from 3-4pm ET for #MDA Virtual Learning: #FSHD Updates in Research featuring Rabi Tawil, MD, Professor of Neurology Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at UR Medicine. Register for free TODAY: mda.org/care/community…

It's #NationalAccessAbilityWeek , and we’re excited to highlight the incredible work being done to enhance accessibility and inclusion. This week, we'll be sharing stories and insights about advocacy efforts, research initiatives, and the invaluable support of our community.