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#DuchenneCan Celebrates Individuals Living with Duchenne from All Walks of Life

Duchenne Can

Witnessing first-hand what people with Duchenne muscular dystrophy CAN do inspired the creation of #DuchenneCan in 2021. The purpose of this global movement is to celebrate remarkable individuals, the people who love and care for them and the groups dedicated to supporting them.

Everyday efforts and achievements that most of us take for granted – such as living independently or navigating a career – can be just as inspiring as the big moments, like graduating from college (which more and more young men with Duchenne are doing).

Since the launch #DuchenneCan has shined a light on unique stories and experiences shared by those living with Duchenne and have generated positive momentum around the globe.

DuchenneCan aims to continue to inspire everyone to create better prospects for the Duchenne community in the future. Join us!

Luke and Elliott

Luke and Elliott

Two paths to Duchenne
Jessica Fabus Cheng

Jessica Fabus Cheng

Meet Mrs DuchenneCan
Felix Wu

Felix Wu

Breaking down barriers in the workplace
Juan Morales

Juan Morales

Author, therapist, life coach and more. Juan is a rebel with a cause.
Philip Højgaard-Olsen

Philip Højgaard-Olsen

Looking at life with a DuchenneCan lens
Sebastien Handiscover

Sebastien

People with Special Needs CAN Travel
Ethan Higginbotham

Ethan Higginbotham

DuchenneCAN on a NASA Mission with Ethan
Shalom Lim

Shalom Lim

Columnist, literary artist, and mental health advocate living with Duchenne
Alexander and Tim

Alexander & Tim

Powerchair Hockey world champions living with Duchenne
Claudia

Claudia Espinal

Mompreneur and Duchenne caregiver
Martin Para.Ghost

Martin Stengård

Duchenne dad and manager of esports team PARA.Ghost
Lila

Lila Plakolli

Disability activist and creative performer living with Duchenne
Adam Peska

Adam Peska

Reigning Boccia Paralympic gold medalist with Duchenne
Lukas

Lukas Fischer

Communications and graphic design educational leader, ‘création handicap’
Benjamin James

Benjamin James

Living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want
Daniel Castro

Daniel Castro

CAN write, direct, and produce films
Portrait photo of Shelley Simmonds

Shelley Simmonds

Caregiver of the Year in UK CAN-paining for disability and rare disease rights
Feriel

Feriel Chebba

CAN inspire other women with Duchenne
Philip Jonsson

Philip Jönsson

Journey to Gold
Lizanna

Lizanne Schreur

Aspiring screenwriter living with Duchenne
Laura McLinn

Laura McLinn

CAN find a reason to smile
Gabriella

Gabriela Hernandez

CAN inspire children to embrace their differences
Hulda

Hulda Svansdóttir

Dancing for Duchenne CAN bring joy and happiness
Guðjón

Guðjón

CAN contribute to science & research in genetic disorders
Andrea

Andrea

CAN find a reason to smile
Elijah Stacy

Elijah

CAN “Destroy Duchenne”
Aida

Aida and L.A.N.D.

For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family
Portrait photo of Abdulla.

Abdulla

Inspiring “People of Determination”
Pedro

Pedro

CAN Live Life to the Fullest
Patrick

Patrick

Actor and musician living with DMD
Leandro

Leandro

Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro
Julio

Júlio

CAN Engineer a Successful Future
Emily

Emily

Lessons Learned from My Sibling with Duchenne
Tiffany

Tiffany

Striving to Change Perceptions
Benni

Benni

CAN Save the Orangutans
The Healing Goodwill Foundation

The Healing Goodwill Foundation

Supporting families with Duchenne
Patricio and Edouard

Patricio and Edouard

Duchenne Diagnosis and Timely Care in Saudi Arabia
Christopher Mitchell's Journey

Christopher

Supporting Families Affected by Duchenne

Marharyta

Making Education Possible in Ukraine
Bjorn

Björn

Young man in Sweden living with DMD

#DuchenneCan TV

The #DuchenneCAN Talk Show series is an extended program of the DuchenneCan movement that provides an engaging platform to discuss topics related to young & adult Duchenne individuals. Featured panelists share their real-life experiences, perspectives and insights about living and persevering with Duchenne. 

Do You Have a Story?

Share your #DuchenneCan story with us and/or recommend a person in the Duchenne community who is helping to make a difference.