A Worthwhile Cause
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"Boys with Duchenne are typically diagnosed before the age of five. Their muscles swell and joints become restricted. They are easily fatigued and have difficulty keeping up with others their age. Most Duchenne boys need a wheelchair between the ages of 10 and 12. The simplest of tasks, such as holding a fork or turning over in bed, becomes very difficult. In the later stages, heart and breathing muscles begin to fail. Historically, most boys with Duchenne have not survived their teens.
One in every 3,500 boys worldwide (an estimated 20,000 babies annually) is afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The disorder affects all ethnic and social groups. The gene mutation that causes Duchenne is usually passed from mother to son, but fully one-third of cases are spontaneous.
There is no cure…and it can happen in any family."
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So is Anne Heche still a lesbo, or did she go back to eating tacos? It's so difficult to keep track.
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Thank you for bringing awarness to this terrible disease… my cousin is afflicted with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and I see the challenges he has to face everyday and it breaks my heart to see him struggle like that, hardly able to move… every movement he makes takes all his energy… and to think he will not be with us for very long…
OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!! This disease as entered my family and turned everything upside down! Thank you for recognizing this for all that have come to know this disease.
Wow what a horrific disease, I just donated a respectable amount. Everyone should do the same!
I've always thought you posting "Worthwhile Causes" is very cool. None of them have effected me personally until now. My friend Danielle has two boys with this horrible disease. Thank you from the bottom of heart for helping bring more awareness to the world.
And to Mr. Strat, Big Black and Melissa is always right….You guys are entitled to your opinions thats the great thing about America, but maybe you should keep it to regular posts and not ones for Charities. Just a thought.
I have the honour and privilege to be the mother of a 15 year old who has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. I realize that to most people it is a terrible thing to have any sort of disability. There are many challenges and heartbreaking moments that come with this particular disorder, but let me assure you that there are far more moments of joy and pride. My son handles this disorder with dignity and humour. He has come to terms with his own mortality. (I, however have not.) I am profoundly grateful to you for this post and the awarewness it may generate.
Thank you so much for bringing awareness to this horrible disease. We need to raise awareness and make Duchenne as common a word as cancer. The more awareness that is raised, the more money will be pushed into research and the sooner a cure will be found. My son is also affected by Duchenne and it just plain sucks. There's nothing worse than watching your child grow weaker and weaker and know the ultimate outcome, no matter how hard you fight. On the flip side, I wouldn't trade my life for anything. I'm very honored to have my son in my life. My family and I are better people for it. Thanks, again…