Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

• COVID-19: Immunocompromised Albertans waiting for details about booster shots amid reopening

  There are questions about what level of immunity immunocompromised Albertans have, even if they are fully vaccinated, and if, or when, they will need a booster shot.

  Health

  Jun 26, 2021
  
• Jesse’s Journey awards $1.7M to 4 research projects, largest amount in charity’s history

  Among the research projects receiving funding is one led by SickKids president and CEO Dr. Ronald Cohn using the revolutionary gene-editing technique CRISPR-Cas9.

  Health

  May 4, 2021
  
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• Jesse Davidson passed away 10 years ago, but the legacy he helped build lives on

  The organization that bears his name is now a leader in funding research for Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD).

  Canada

  Nov 6, 2019
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• UBC student uses engineering skills — and YouTube videos — to invent special wheelchair for brother

  A UBC student has used his engineering skills to create a device to help his older brother make his way in the world.

  Canada

  Oct 11, 2019
• Max’ Big Ride returns for 5th year to raise funds for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research

  Max's Big Ride will start in Hamilton on Monday morning and will finish on Sunday, June 9 in the nation's capital.

  Health

  May 31, 2019
• Grain and Grit joins fundraising effort as Max’s Big Ride returns for 4th summer

  The beer, a limited edition India Pale Ale (IPA) is a combination of Max's favourite flavours, peach and vanilla.

  Health

  May 28, 2018
• 20-year anniversary of John Davidson’s walk across Canada

  It was on this day in 1998 that John Davidson set out on his solo 286-day walk across the country in honour of his son Jesse.

  Canada

  Apr 10, 2018
• ‘It makes me feel like less of a person’: Toronto artist says after being called a cripple

  Toronto artist Alexei Vella recalls being accosted by a stranger and being called a cripple and the impacts it has had on him, years after it happened.

  Features

  Apr 8, 2018
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• Physical activity for children with disabilities highlighted at Halifax parasport expo

  A wide variety of adaptive activities and programs were showcased at the Parasport and Recreation Expo at the BMO Centre on Saturday.

  Health

  Apr 7, 2018
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• Max’s Big Ride returns with a big purpose

  Starting this weekend, six-year-old Max Sedmihradsky will ride with his dad, Andrew, on a 600 kilometre cargo bike ride from Hamilton to Ottawa.

  Canada

  May 30, 2017