Muscular Dystrophy Foundation of South Africa

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What is Muscular Dystrophy

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Parent Project

Research Reports

Muscular Dystrophy is the name given to a group of more than 70 neuromuscular disorders, resulting in progressive wasting and weakness of the muscle. More...

As a non-profit organisation we depend on the goodwill of donors. Donations assist with research, education, support groups and administration. To become a donor click here...

Parent Project's aim is to enable boys with Duchenne and Becker Dystrophy to thrive and fully participate within our families and communities. More...

2006 PPMD Annual Conference

The Muscular Dystrophy Foundation funds various research projects during the year. To view some of the reports on the research conducted click here...

Any queries regarding the Annual Forward Planners or Motor Mate Handbooks are dealt with by Crossbow Marketing: 021 700 6500 or click here

Delicious Dishes - Muscular Dystrophy Recipe Book:

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Delicious Dishes Recipe Book

150 Recipes
96 Pages
36 Contributors

R 50.00 only (excl. postage)
R 55.00 only (incl. postage)

Contact Sherry-Lynn by email (national@mdsa.org.za) for more information or to order now.

The proceeds raised from the sale of this book will be used to continue the work of the Foundation and also give us the base from which we can explore new ways to help people affected by Neuro Muscular disorders.

Parent Project

Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy was founded by parents of children with Duchenne and Becker MD, and it’s mission is to improve the treatment, quality of life and long-term outlook for all individuals affected by these dystrophies through research, advocacy, education and compassion, Maxine Strydom has extended this in South Africa to include all children who are affected with MD.

click here to find out more... or contact Maxine Strydom, Tel: 083 662 2189, Email: duchennepp@mdsa.org.za

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Parent Project News

Muscular dystrophy trial to start
A gene therapy trial for the fatal disorder Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is about to begin in London.

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