Money for research, and hope for those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the most common lethal genetic disorder in children.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive muscle disorder that affects 1 in 3,500 boys worldwide.  It knows no boundaries and crosses into all cultures and races.  Because the Duchenne muscular dystrophy gene is found on the X chromosome, the disorder manifests primarily in boys.  Although many cases are genetically inherited, approximately 35% of all Duchenne muscular dystrophy cases are the result of a new random spontaneous genetic mutation.  This means it could affect any family.

Boys diagnosed with DMD typically lose their ability to walk and need the assistance of a wheelchair beginning sometime between the ages of 10 and 14 years.  Most lose upper body strength by their late teens, making the simplest of movements such as lifting a fork, using a pencil, or even turning over in bed very difficult.  To date, there is no cure.