Duchenne Stories

These are the inspiring videos and stories of families living with Duchenne. In their own words, find out how they stay motivated to push through their challenges and live life to the fullest.

Meet Emmett—he is living with Duchenne and he is a paid ambassador.

Emmett held on his father's shoulders, both smiling

Meet Colin and his family

Watch to learn how Colin maintains his independence and how he and his parents have traveled all over the world.

Duchenne Diagnosis 

When Colin was diagnosed with Duchenne in 1998 at age 3-and-a-half, it took his parents by surprise. Back then, there were few options available for treatment and care. His parents did their research and found a medical center with a team that worked together to support Colin and his Duchenne care. This eventually led them to exon-skipping therapy.

“We found out that there were some medical centers where there were entire teams focused on this, where not only were the people very well informed, but they worked together as a unit. And we found that that was really incredibly valuable.”

-Alexander, father to Colin

More Duchenne Stories

Watch videos and read stories of families living with Duchenne.

Emmett and his family outside their home Emmett and his family outside their home

Meet Emmett and his family

Watch to learn more about how Emmett’s family has navigated his Duchenne diagnosis and treatment.

Meet Emmett
Brantley doing an arts and crafts activity with his mother Brantley doing an arts and crafts activity with his mother

Meet Brantley and his family

Learn more about Brantley and how his family chooses to embrace change in the face of his diagnosis.

Meet Brantley