Jesse's Journey

• New name, same mission as charity Jesse’s Journey becomes Defeat Duchenne Canada

  Jesse's Journey is now Defeat Duchenne Canada and continues to raise awareness and funds for Duchene muscular dystrophy, a disease that causes muscle degeneration and weakness.

  Canada

  Feb 20, 2022
  
• 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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• Ron Calhoun, man behind Terry Fox’s ‘Marathon of Hope’ dead at 86

  Ron Calhoun was described as a giant in the charitable world who did so much for so many.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2020
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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
• London reverend plans 55 hours of preaching to raise funds for local groups

  The event, which begins Wednesday, is once again in support of Jesse's Journey but will also support ANOVA and St Aidan’s Anglican Church.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2019
• Jesse’s Journey host 5-ton plane pull to support Duchenne muscular dystrophy research

  Jesse's Journey is a London-based charity dedicated to raising money for Duchenne muscular dystrophy research.

  Canada

  Sep 21, 2018