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World Duchenne Awareness Day
September 7
Every year, families, friends, and partners around the world post, wear, and give for the Duchenne community. Shared action is shared power — here's everything you need to join in.
Five ways to show up
No single action carries the day. Every post, every tee, every dollar, and every classroom conversation adds up.
Post
Swap your profile picture and share our graphics on your feed.
Get the graphics →Wear
Pick up this year's tee and wear your support all day long.
Shop the tee →Fundraise
Start or join a peer-to-peer page and turn your day into dollars.
Start fundraising →Learn
Free, classroom-ready resources for teachers and students.
See the resources →Watch
A short webinar walks through exactly how to take part.
Watch now →How to make your post
Everything is pre-built in Canva. You just add your face and hit share.
01
Grab your graphic
Open the free Canva templates below and pick your favorite: a profile picture or a feed post.
02
Add your face
Drop in your photo, adjust the text if you'd like, and download it from Canva.
03
Post and tag
Share it everywhere you post, and tag @CureDuchenne so we can share you too.
Would rather we build it for you? Send your photo to marketing@cureduchenne.org and we'll customize it and send it right back. Tag us on Instagram, X, Facebook, and LinkedIn — @CureDuchenne.
This year's World Duchenne Awareness Day tee
Wear your support on September 7 and every day after. Every shirt sold helps fund CureDuchenne's research and care programs.
Shop on BonfireTurn your day into dollars
Start a peer-to-peer fundraising page in minutes, invite your network, and put a treatment within reach a little faster.
Start HereWhy it matters
Your participation amplifies the voices of those affected by Duchenne muscular dystrophy and spreads awareness about the disease. By sharing your support on social media, you are making a significant impact and showing solidarity with Duchenne families.
Together, let's make World Duchenne Day a memorable and impactful event.