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Jerry Lewis accepts Little Heroes donation

01 Jul 2011

jerry-lewis-little-heroes-for-webLegendary comedian and humanitarian Jerry Lewis accepted a donation of $600,000

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Jerry Lewis Update Saturday 25 June 2011

25 Jun 2011

Legendary US comedian Jerry Lewis was resting in his Sydney hotel today after cancelling a sold-out show at Rooty Hill RSL last night due to exhaustion.

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Tour Duchenne 2011 - Event Information

29 Aug 2011

img_0241 Tour Duchenne rides again in September with a three day ride from Sydney to Canberra from 12 – 14 September. Read More

Standing Together To Make A Difference

24 Jun 2011

Stand Tall Ball

Neuromuscular conditions, including Muscular Dystrophy, are debilitating diseases that affect 1 in 1,000 people in Australia Read More

Don’t miss MDNSW Camp 2009

24 Aug 2009

girls-one-in-wheelchairIt’s not too late to sign up for a week of adventure, fun and friendship in a safe and caring environment at MDNSW October Camp!Read More

MD Merchandise at Best & Less

04 Sep 2009

badge-flat-1Best & Less launch their national merchandise campaign in support of muscular dystrophy on 4 May.Read More

Walk for MD, Manly Beach

17 Mar 2009

Manly Beach

Manly Beach

Take a walk along the Esplanade at Sydney’s famous Manly Beach and help raise funds for research into Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.Read More

Tour Duchenne a Success

25 Mar 2009

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Dr Josh Burns, researcher at INMR (The Children’s Hospital Westmead) is riding the Tour Duchenne. Read More

Tour Duchenne A Success

25 Mar 2009

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Dr Josh Burns, researcher at INMR (The Children’s Hospital Westmead) is riding the Tour Duchenne. Read More

Tour Duchenne Kicks Off!

17 Mar 2009

tour-duchenne2A wonderful night at the Cargo Bar in Darling Harbour launched the Tour Duchenne. Event organiser Julian Thompson and hundreds of family and friends celebrated over $600,000 committed so far to supporting the INMR (Institute of Neuromuscular Research) in Sydney and NMDRC (National Muscular Dystrophy Research Centre) in Melbourne research a cure for muscular dystrophy. 25 cyclists, including Tom Williams and Julian will ride from Sydney to Melbourne, leaving The Children’s Hospital Westmead on Saturday morning (7 March) accompanied by the NSW Premier and Federal Member Tony Abbott.  MDF wishes the riders a safe and successful trip.Read More