Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Teens ask Congress for support in battling brother’s disease
March 29, 2010 by Ryan
Filed under Featured, Past Events
Dawn Redig with Neighborsgo.com recently wrote an article about Nick nd Abbie Killian (Sam’s brother & sister) who meet with Congressman Ralph Hall in Washington DC. To read the full article, click here.
Important Message from PPMD Board Chairman… Kinda
March 5, 2010 by Ryan
Filed under Featured, Past Events
Did you see the YouTube video with John & Sam Killian? Check it out:
About Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy
March 4, 2010 by Ryan
Filed under About Duchenne
Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy (PPMD) is a national nonprofit organization founded in 1994 by parents of children with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common lethal genetic disorder diagnosed during early childhood, affecting approximately 1 out of every 3,500 boys and 20,000 babies born each year. The organization’s mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for all individuals affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy through research, advocacy, education and compassion. PPMD is the largest grassroots organization in the U.S. entirely focused on Duchenne muscular dystrophy. It is headquartered in Midddletown, Ohio with offices in Fort Lee, New Jersey.
About Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy: Facts & Statistics
March 1, 2010 by admin
Filed under About Duchenne
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is the most common lethal genetic disorder diagnosed during childhood. It is a progressive muscle disorder that causes loss of muscle function and independence. TO THIS DAY…there is NO CURE.
Because the Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy gene is found on the “X” chromosome, the disorder manifests primarily in boys. It knows no boundaries. It affects all races and all cultures.
DMD affects approximately 1 in 3,500 boys and each year, around 20,000 children worldwide are born with DMD.
Although many cases are genetically inherited, approximately 35% of all DMD cases are the result of a new random spontaneous genetic mutation that can occur during any pregnancy regardless of family history.
In 1986, the gene that causes Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy was successfully identified and isolated by medical researchers.
For more information, check out PPMD’s pages about Duchenne including:
