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For those living with Becker Muscular Dystrophy, a supportive community fosters hope, understanding, knowledge, and connection. Each message of support you share lights up the Becker Power Map, creating a visible network of support.

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Love.

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More social activities, movie night, pizza night, outdoor adventures.

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Community, Resources, Friendship.

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To continue to research for the cure.

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I have Becker and was diagnosed at age 5. My form of Becker is thankfully relatively mild but I know many of the same struggles living with a chronic condition that can be unexpected. I have also...

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My wish is for future generations to be able to recode DNA so rare diseases, and especially muscular dystrophy, will be problems of the past.

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My wish is for a cure or even a treatment to give us hope. May the insurance companies also not deny coverage so our boys have a chance at the life they deserve.

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My wish for you is a happy, long life where you can achieve all of your dreams. Also, may a drug come out that’s safe to help make your life easier. We love you!! We support you. We see YOU.

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Social support for young children living with Becker.

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To get more research and treatments available to slow down its progression.

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Better treatments and improved multidisciplinary standard of care across the country.

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My wish is that Becker MD will be given the same importance and visibility as other major NMDs.

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My wish is for continuity of care with caring and knowledgeable professionals who look at the person as a whole and support them as such. Drastically needed mental health services with trained...

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My wish is that we all come together to connect and support one another. I also hope we can build stronger connections locally - because as they say, we’re all in this “together.” I really look forward to connecting with more people locally and in other communities.

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"You do not need to know precisely what is happening, or exactly where it is all going. What you need is to recognize the possibilities and challenges offered by the present moment, and to embrace them with courage, faith, and hope." Thomas Merton (Author)

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Taking Action

It’s important to know that you are not alone and resources are available to help you manage your Becker muscular dystrophy.

Learn the importance of working with a specialized Care Team to manage your Becker muscular dystrophy and maintain muscle function.

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Learn more about potential Becker muscular dystrophy treatments and ongoing clinical trials.

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Explore Becker muscular dystrophy resources to support your journey.

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