Duchenne Foundation

The Duchenne Foundation was set up to fund research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) - the number one genetic killer of boys worldwide. A devastating illness, DMD is typically diagnosed in boys between the ages of 2 and 5. With an intensifying weakness of muscles, our boys generally lose their ability to walk between the ages of 8 and 12, progressing to the heart and lung muscles by their early 20's. Duchenne muscular dystrophy has a 100% fatality rate.

But with research, a cure is very feasible within our lifetime.

The Blue Ball, with the child's hand, is a symbol of our very simple dream - that children with Duchenne's will grow up to play.

To find out more contact Duchenne Foundation
info@blueball.org.au | Freecall 1300 70 60 89
PO Box 409 Spit Junction NSW 2088 NSW Australia
ABN 33 129 339 920

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