Rolling Through the Magic: Exploring Disneyland in a Power Wheelchair

Disney Parks can be great places for someone with a power wheelchair to enjoy the various characters roaming around the park, rides that you can drive your chair onto, and parades and performances.

We recently visited Disneyland with two Disney fans in power wheelchairs to see how it can be done. While it takes extra planning, strategy, and teamwork from friends, enjoying rides at Disneyland, including Rise of the Resistance, is possible even if you use a power wheelchair.

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Aviles Family

Our Duchenne journey began like so many others. Gabe, our fourth son, wasn’t reaching his developmental milestones. His doctor told us there was nothing wrong with him, and that, as the […]

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Heaton Family

Our son Grant is six years old and was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy at age three. Duchenne is a genetic disease that destroys muscle, all of them. We are […]

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15th Annual Champions to CureDuchenne Raises over $385,000 to Fund Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

AUSTIN, Texas., April 16, 2024 – CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and the Revell family of Austin hosted the 15th annual fundraiser gala, Champions to CureDuchenne: Disco for Duchenne, on April 6, 2024. The event raised $385,000 to benefit CureDuchenne as it accelerates scientific research and pioneers educational programs to care for families affected by Duchenne, a progressive, fatal disease affecting 300,000 worldwide.

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A Decade of Distinction: Napa in Newport Celebrates 10 Years of Wine, Culinary Excellence, and Philanthropy

NEWPORT BEACH Calif., March 8, 2024 – Marking a significant milestone, Napa in Newport benefiting CureDuchenne will commemorate its 10th anniversary on April 20, 2024, at the luxurious Pendry Newport Beach. Esteemed for its unparalleled selection of Napa Valley’s finest wines, this year’s gala is a celebration of a decade-long journey of philanthropy, community, and exquisite wine. The gala showcases a Grand Tasting, dining tables hosted by vintners, a handcrafted dinner with carefully selected wine pairings, and extraordinary auction items including rare wines, luxurious vacations, and one-of-a-kind experiences. The evening is set to be more intimate than ever before, with limited attendance and new, luxurious weekend ticket packages that include hotel accommodations and amenities. 

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