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

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

Two paths to Duchenne

Jessica Fabus Cheng

Meet Mrs DuchenneCan

Felix Wu

Breaking down barriers in the workplace

Juan Morales

Author, therapist, life coach and more. Juan is a rebel with a cause.

Philip Højgaard-Olsen

Looking at life with a DuchenneCan lens

Sebastien

People with Special Needs CAN Travel

Ethan Higginbotham

DuchenneCAN on a NASA Mission with Ethan

Shalom Lim

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

Alexander & Tim

Powerchair Hockey world champions living with Duchenne

Claudia Espinal

Mompreneur and Duchenne caregiver

Martin Stengård

Duchenne dad and manager of esports team PARA.Ghost

Lila Plakolli

Disability activist and creative performer living with Duchenne

Adam Peska

Reigning Boccia Paralympic gold medalist with Duchenne

Lukas Fischer

Communications and graphic design educational leader, ‘création handicap’

Benjamin James

Living with Duchenne means you CAN live the life you want

Daniel Castro

CAN write, direct, and produce films

Shelley Simmonds

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

Feriel Chebba

CAN inspire other women with Duchenne

Philip Jönsson

Journey to Gold

Lizanne Schreur

Aspiring screenwriter living with Duchenne

Laura McLinn

CAN find a reason to smile

Gabriela Hernandez

CAN inspire children to embrace their differences

Hulda Svansdóttir

Dancing for Duchenne CAN bring joy and happiness

Laura D’Annunzio

CAN honor her sibling through her work

Guðjón

CAN contribute to science & research in genetic disorders

Andrea

CAN find a reason to smile

Elijah

CAN “Destroy Duchenne”

Aida and L.A.N.D.

For L.A.N.D., Community CAN Feel Like Family

Adult Life and Duchenne

#DuchenneCAN podcast

Abdulla

Inspiring “People of Determination”

Pedro

CAN Live Life to the Fullest

Patrick

Actor and musician living with DMD

Leandro

Amazon Duchenne Community CAN Count on Leandro

Júlio

CAN Engineer a Successful Future

Emily

Lessons Learned from My Sibling with Duchenne

Tiffany

Striving to Change Perceptions

Benni

CAN Save the Orangutans

The Healing Goodwill Foundation

Supporting families with Duchenne

Patricio and Edouard

Duchenne Diagnosis and Timely Care in Saudi Arabia

Christopher

Supporting Families Affected by Duchenne

Marharyta

Making Education Possible in Ukraine

Björn

Young man in Sweden living with DMD

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.