November 16, 2022

Make PPMD’s commitment to the heart Stronger with Every Beat

The heart is a muscle too. This has been my mantra for many years as I thought about the various therapies being tested to help improve skeletal muscle. I wondered if the heart was at…

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November 15, 2022

Expert Care in an Emergency: Important Contact Information & Resources

RSV, Flu, & COVID-19. Injuries and illnesses are often unexpected and can lead to visits to the hospital, especially during the winter season. Medical emergencies can happen anywhere, and you may find yourself far from…

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November 10, 2022

PPMD Announces Pediatric Certified Duchenne Care Center at Riley Children’s Health

Today Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy announced the expansion of our renowned Certified Duchenne Care Center (CDCC) Program with the pediatric certification of the clinic at Riley Children’s Health (Riley Children’s), part of the Indiana University…

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November 8, 2022

Astellas Announces Decision to Discontinue Screening & Enrollment Activities for ASP0367 (MA-0211)

PPMD is disappointed to learn that Astellas has announced its decision to discontinue further screening and enrollment activities for ASP0367 (MA-0211) in participants with Duchenne. This decision was not based on safety concerns, but due…

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November 7, 2022

Astellas Announces Decision to Discontinue Screening & Enrollment Activities for ASP0367 (MA-0211)

PPMD is disappointed to learn that Astellas has announced its decision to discontinue further screening and enrollment activities for ASP0367 (MA-0211) in participants with Duchenne. This decision was not based on safety concerns, but due…

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October 31, 2022

Race Athlete Spotlight: Jake Walton

Jake Walton ran his first Race to End Duchenne in 2022 for his wife and sons. Meet Jake Why did you choose to join the Race to End Duchenne team? I joined the Race to…

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October 26, 2022

Duchenne UK and PPMD Announce 2022 Joint Call for Therapeutic Projects

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) and Duchenne UK, a UK-based patient organization, are pleased to announce the launch of their 2022 Joint Call for Therapeutic Projects inviting research proposals for submission and review. Up to $1…

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October 25, 2022

Record-Breaking 17th Annual Sam’s Night Raises Over $1,000,000 for PPMD

Oh what a night! Sam’s Night, the annual event in Dallas, TX hosted by the Killian Family, set a new fundraising event record for PPMD, bringing in more than $1,000,000!! Thanks to the generous support…

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October 25, 2022

Race Recap: Atlanta Fall Finish

It was a beautiful morning at Candler Park in Atlanta, GA on September 25, 2022, where 30 Race to End Duchenne team members joined others in the community at the Atlanta Fall Finish 5K and…

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October 24, 2022

Neenah Fun Run to End Duchenne

The misty weather didn’t get in the way for the Neenah Fun Run to End Duchenne on September 10, 2022. Nearly 200 participants gathered together at O’Hauser Park in Neenah, Wisconsin, to support the Emshoff-Dorschner…

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