Today, on 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗗𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗻𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗗𝗮𝘆 (Sept 7 — 7/9 for the 79 exons of the dystrophin gene), we stand with families affected by Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy. These conditions are progressive genetic disorders that most often appear between ages 2–5, showing as delayed milestones, frequent falls, and weakening muscles. Raising awareness helps drive earlier screening, timely genetic testing, and faster referrals to specialist care teams—steps that improve quality of life and open access to treatments and clinical trials.
The 2025 theme, “𝗙𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝘆: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲,” highlights how essential family support is to daily management and long-term outcomes. Effective care combines medical follow-up (neurology, cardiology, pulmonology), physiotherapy, nutrition, and mental-health support with practical assistance from caregivers and peer networks. When families are informed, connected, and supported, they can better coordinate care, prevent complications, and advocate for resources and inclusive policies.
You can help today: share this post, wear red or join #Challenge79, and encourage anyone noticing delayed motor milestones to ask their clinician for CK screening and genetic testing. Support local patient groups, donate to research, or volunteer time to connect families with services.
#WorldDuchenneDay #WorldDuchenneAwarenessDay #Duchenne #DMD #Becker #Challenge79 #EarlyDiagnosis #GeneticTesting #FamilyCare #RareDisease #SupportFamilies #SCABPharmacyPasted
Jan-Willem Bult
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