Walk 4 Duchenne

WHAT IS DUCHENNE?

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common muscle disease of childhood. One in every 3,500 newborn boys have Duchenne. Very rarely it also affects girls (approximately 1 in 50 million girls). It occurs across all races and cultures.

Symptoms of Duchenne usually appear between ages two and five years and may include difficulty: running, jumping, climbing and rising from the floor, frequent falls, enlarged calf muscles, toe walking and delays in language development. The first muscles affected are those around the hips and upper thigh. Weakness gradually progresses to include all the muscles used for movement (skeletal muscles), the muscles used for breathing and the heart. FIND OUT MORE

The community Walk 4 Duchenne was created to allow families, friends and members of the community to take part in the 7.9km walk on the 23rd February around Cooks River, starting and ending at Gough Whitlam Park. Immediately following the walk, SOS will be hosting a picnic with food, fun and activities for the entire family.

The community challenge is to walk 7.9km to represent the 79 Exons in the dystrophin gene. Just one mistake in this gene can cause Duchenne muscular dystrophy. The aim of the Walk 4 Duchenne is to raise awareness, unite the community and raise vital funds in our fight for a cure.

REGISTER at:
walk4duchenne.com.au/w4d-nsw-groups/

SPONSOR A WALKER:
walk4duchenne.com.au/sponsor-a-walker/