Struggle Against Muscular Dystrophy (S.A.M.) is a Northern Irish nonprofit started by 2 parents whose son has CMD. S.A.M’s mission is to find a treatment and cure for merosin deficient CMD and bring awareness to the CMDs. Cure CMD and S.A.M. teamed up to move CMD therapies forward- the 2009 Cure CMD grant cycle awarded over $200,000 towards CMD science.
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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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