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MEDIA ALERT – International Symposium on Adults Living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, December 8-10, Sydney

Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation < 1 mins read


About us:

Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation was founded in 2008 and is the peak body for those living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (around 1,000 young people) across Australia. Our vision is to find a cure for Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy whilst actively working to ensure enhanced quality of life (including quality of educational opportunities) for those young people and their families affected by this condition.

 


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Todd Hayward - 0412 205 151

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