Washington, D.C.
Joined June 2009
What better moment to introduce the #SurgetoSaveNewborns Act than #NewbornScreeningAwarenessMonth? Now is the time to urge Congress to pass this critical legislation: surgetosave.org/act-now/
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September 7th is World Duchenne Awareness Day! On this day, the global Duchenne community comes together to raise our voices for #Duchenne and #Becker. This year we recognize the importance of access for our community. Share your story this September 7th on #WDAD2026.
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As we approach FDA’s current 8/22 PDUFA date for Deramiocel, the #Duchenne community is watching closely for an update. We've requested an update from @Capricor and will share information with the community as soon as possible. parentprojectmd.org/deramioc…
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The next PPMD Livestream with the PAAC is coming Thursday 8/27 at 4 PM ET! Join us for real-life tech tips, tools, and hacks to make life more accessible, manageable, and independent for people living with #Duchenne or #Becker. Tune in next week! facebook.com/share/1L3qzFffr…
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PPMD, in collaboration with #Duchenne advocacy partners Best Day Ever Foundation, @CureDuchenne, @JettFoundation, @KindnessOverMD, @LHF_EndDuchenne, @MDAorg, MDFF, and @TeamJosephInfo, invites you to join a webinar on July 7 at 2 PM ET... Register now: parentprojectmd.org/events/w…
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The webinar will focus on how our community can engage in the upcoming FDA Advisory Committee meeting for Deramiocel on July 29. Join us to learn how you can be part of this important moment for the Duchenne community. Register now: parentprojectmd.org/events/w…
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While adulthood is now possible for many in our community, adequately coordinated care systems have not kept pace. ⭐ PPMD’s Adult Care Initiative aims to establish the gold standard of care for adults living with #Duchenne and #Becker.
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With your help, we’re identifying gaps in care, analyzing clinic practices, and developing a roadmap for quality care, ensuring adults have access to the coordinated, compassionate support they deserve. Give today to support PPMD’s Adult Care Initiative: donate.parentprojectmd.org/c…
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PPMD Together is headed to Philly! Register now for our first PPMD Together event of 2026 — join us in Philadelphia, PA, on April 24-25 for a weekend of gratitude, connection, and progress! Learn more about the agenda, accommodations, and register today: donate.parentprojectmd.org/e…
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🏛️ 📣 PPMD’s 2026 Advocacy Conference kicks off TODAY! Here’s a quick rundown by the numbers: 📌 120+ Duchenne and Becker advocates 📌 Representing 31 states 📌 2 days of advocating on Capitol Hill 📌 134 Congressional meetings #EndDuchenne #PPMDAdvocacy
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Exciting news! We are proud to share our partnership with the Cooperative International Neuromuscular Research Group (CINRG) to advance the expanded Duchenne Natural History Study (eDNHS) study.
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The eDNHS is an expanded continuation of the previous Duchenne Natural History Study, which ran from 2005-2016, and will facilitate development and approval of novel therapies and improve global clinical practice and policy guidelines for the #Duchenne community.
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