Please read about the progress towards our shared vision: of a future without Duchenne muscular dystrophy, made throughout the past three years, all made possible by our loving, dedicated supporters.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Stakeholder Survey
Help shape the work of Defeat Duchenne Canada over the next five years by sharing your feedback. Complete a short strategic planning survey, and you could WIN a $200 Amazon gift card!
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Important Announcement from the Chair of the Board
The Chair of the Board of Directors announces an important update regarding the leadership of Defeat Duchenne Canada.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Community Update Regarding Deflazacort
Defeat Duchenne Canada and Muscular Dystrophy Canada created a community statement regarding the latest supply issues of Deflazacort.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Sponsored Canadian Clinical Trial Reaches New Milestone
Defeat Duchenne Canada is delighted to announce that the sponsored Canadian clinical trial of vamorolone has reached a key milestone (trial midpoint) of opening higher dose treatment groups to new enrollment.
Continue readingCORD: Open Letter to Premiers
The Canadian Organization for Rare Disorders (CORD) has created an open letter asking the government to commit dedicated funds to support the establishment of networks of Centres of Excellence across Canada.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Founder Receives Honorary Doctorate
Our Founder and celebrated Canadian, John Davidson, received an honorary doctorate of laws from Western University.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Grants $1.14 Million to Duchenne Research
Defeat Duchenne Canada, Canada’s leader in Duchenne muscular dystrophy-funded research, is proud to announce that it will grant $1.14M toward three promising research projects this year – making the total awarded over its 27-year history $16M.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Walk to Defeat Duchenne Raises Over 220K
The 2022 Virtual Walk to Defeat Duchenne saw 400 participants from across Canada and beyond (the largest number of participants in Walk history!), raising $224,198 to defeat Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Continue readingDefeat Duchenne Canada: Launches New Clinical Trial Finder Tool
Defeat Duchenne Canada has developed an innovative Clinical Trial Finder Tool that helps gather comprehensive information on existing and pending clinical trials for individuals and families living with Duchenne or Becker muscular dystrophy.
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