Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation Information

Save Our Sons Duchenne Foundation was founded in 2008 and is now the peak body for those living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy across Australia. Our vision is to find a cure for Duchenne & Becker muscular dystrophy. Duchenne is an X-linked genetic condition that affects 1 in 3500 boys and in very rare cases 1 in 50 million girls. It is the most common and most severe form of muscular dystrophy and is also known as dystrophinopathy, which refers to a mutation in the dystrophin gene, with a similar milder form of the condition called Becker muscular dystrophy. Funds raised go directly towards funding research and clinical trials, improving care, funding nurses and providing quality of life enhancing equipment. Save Our Sons aims to make a difference in the lives of all living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy across Australia. Our Purpose includes enhancing the quality of life for persons with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy with the ultimate objective of finding a cure for the condition.