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Being Heumann: My Unpublished Interview with the Disability Rights Pioneer
Author Gus Alexiou Being Heumann opens in selected US cinemas on November 6 and on Apple TV on November 13. The film, from Siân Heder, the Oscar-winning director of CODA (2021), recounts the 1977 Section 504 sit-in, when disability activists occupied the San Francisco offices of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare for 26…
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The benefits of my son becoming a caregiver for his brothers with DMD
One of the greatest experiences of my life is raising children and watching them grow. My husband, Jason, and I share seven children: Lexi, 25; Max, 20; Chance, 19; Rowen, 17; Charlie, 15; Mary, 12; and Callie, 4. I have witnessed many beautiful moments in my parenting journey. In my columns, I share my family’s…
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Our mission is to raise funds for the best global research efforts to find cures for every type of Muscular Dystrophy and to put an end to the terrible suffering of hundreds of thousands of children. We collect as much data as possible on different children with different types of muscular dystrophy and share the data with doctors and scientists around the world to expedite finding and delivering a cure.
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Our goal is to cure every type of muscular dystrophy by funding cutting edge technologies around the world, and to accelerate the processes of finding the cure through the collective knowledge of scientists, doctors and other professionals that are willing to join our cause. In order to find a cure quickly without being hampered by political and big-corporation red tape, we aim to raise funds, knowledge, and human capital on a global scale.
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We are a small dedicated group with the sole goal of curing muscular dystrophy (MD). We are working on…
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Helping children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) involves a multidisciplinary approach that addresses both their physical and emotional well-being.
This may include physical therapy to maintain mobility, adaptive devices to enhance independence, and emotional support for both the child and their family as they navigate the challenges associated with this progressive muscle-wasting condition. Staying informed about the latest medical advancements.
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- Utrophin Upregulation
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Medical Research
DMD research drives transformative breakthroughs, offering hope to those affected. Researchers worldwide collaborate to reshape the medical landscape, striving to improve lives impacted by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
About Shriners
Shriners Children’s Hospital is a beacon of specialized pediatric care and other complex medical needs. Committed to providing exceptional care, the hospital emphasizes family-centered support and is source of hope for children worldwide.
Shriners Locations
Shriners Hospitals for Children oversees a network of 22 hospitals spanning North America. To assist you in locating the nearest facility for you and your family, the link below containing a list of hospitals along with their contact information.
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