CureDuchenne Ventures Launched to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

CureDuchenne announced today the launch of CureDuchenne Ventures, a new initiative to identify and develop a robust pipeline of therapies to treat Duchenne, the most common and lethal form of muscular dystrophy. This drug discovery and development initiative is based on CureDuchenneÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s successful venture philanthropy model, in which the organization provides early stage funding to biotechnology, pharmaceutical companies and academic investigators to help develop breakthrough therapies to treat Duchenne.

CureDuchenne Raises $300,000 for Research at the 3rd Annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout

CureDuchenne raised more than $300,000 for Duchenne research at the third annual Getzlaf Golf Shootout hosted by Ryan Getzlaf, captain of the Anaheim Ducks. The event, held on September 7 and 8, benefited CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Getzlaf was joined by current and former Anaheim Ducks players including Teemu Selanne, Corey Perry, Dustin Penner, Andrew Cogliano, Cam Fowler and others who teamed up with each foursome.