14
Sep
World Duchenne Awareness Day, celebrated on September 14th, is a special day to learn about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare muscle disease mostly found in boys. This illness makes the muscles weak over time, making it hard to walk, run, or even hug someone tightly. On this day, people around the world talk about how it affects families and why it's important to find new treatments and cures. By wearing red, sharing stories, and organizing fun events, everyone helps spread kindness and support to the boys who face this challenging disease.
How to celebrate World Duchenne Awareness Day?
On World Duchenne Awareness Day, you can wear a red balloon badge to show support and let others know you care about people with Duchenne. Share fun stories or pictures about how strong and brave these kids are on social media or with friends. Make colorful cards with messages of encouragement and give them to someone who has Duchenne. You could also help by raising money for research, maybe by making and selling crafts or baked goods. Finally, spend some time reading books or watching videos to learn more about Duchenne and share what you learn with your family.
