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Congenital Muscular Dystrophy
A group of diseases causing muscle weakness at birth. Several defined genetic mutations cause muscles to break down faster than they can repair or grow. A child with CMD may have various neurological or physical impairments. Some children never gain the ability to walk, while others lose the ability as they grow older. Learn more...-
Upcoming Fundraisers
- Minnesota 1/2 Marathon
4 August 2011
St Paul, MN - Ruby's Diner Hosts Cure CMD Fundraiser
19 February 2012
Rolling Hills Estates, CA 90274 - Long Branch 1/2 Marathon
6 May 2012
Long Branch, NJ - Charlie's Take Me Out To The Ballgame!!
8 July 2012
New York - Disneyland 1/2 Marathon
2 September 2012
Anaheim, CA
- Minnesota 1/2 Marathon
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ALS Research: Restoring Disrupted Connections
A chemical called microRNA 206 appears to help re-establish nerve-muscle connections after injury in ALS research mice.
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