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LGMD Awareness Day Toolkit

Join the LGMD Awareness Foundation in our mission to shine a global spotlight on limb-girdle muscular dystrophy (LGMD) and champion the cause for improved access to diagnosis, care, and treatment for those living with this condition. Our Awareness Day Toolkit is designed to empower and engage our community in advocacy like never before.

LGMD Awareness Day Toolkit
About LGMD Awareness Day

LGMD Awareness Day is an annual effort to draw attention to this rare disease.

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Initiatives

Join us as an “Ambassador” for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy Awareness Day.

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Resources

Our LGMD Awareness Day Resources page offers a variety of tools and materials.

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Become a Sponsor

Your sponsorship will propel us towards a future where every individual with LGMD has access to the care, support, and treatments they deserve.

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Knowledge Base

Explore our Knowledge Base for comprehensive information on Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD).

Genetic Testing

Discover a comprehensive list of global resources for LGMD genetic testing.

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All About LGMD

Learn key facts and familiarize yourself with crucial terminology about LGMD.

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Navigate LGMD

LGMD resources for patients, caregivers, and healthcare providers.

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Community Network

Connect with the LGMD community through news, blogs, and more.

Connect with the LGMD community
LGMD Advocacy Bundle (LAB) Program

Advocacy support and helpful tools and resources for staff and patients.

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Spotlights
Spotlights

Explore our ‘Spotlights’ section, where we shine a light on the inspiring stories and invaluable contributions of individuals with LGMD, their dedicated caregivers, supporting organizations, and the clinicians who support them.

Individuals With LGMD

Read the personal journeys of those navigating life with LGMD.

Read stories from individuals living with LGMD
LGMD Researchers

Showcasing the groundbreaking work of clinical researchers.

Articles from clinical researches in the LGMD field
LGMD Clinic Staff

Highlighting the exceptional stories of clinicians working in the field of LGMD.

Stories from LGMD clinicians
LGMD Organizations

Highlighting the organizations making a difference in the world of LGMD.

Articles from other LGMD organizations
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LGMD RESEARCHER: Pia Elustondo
LGMD RESEARCHER: Katherine Mathews
LGMD RESEARCHER: Antoine Dufour
LGMD RESEARCHER: H. Criss Hartzell
LGMD RESEARCHER: Qi Lu
LGMD RESEARCHER: Linda Lowes
LGMD RESEARCHER: Melissa Spencer
LGMD RESEARCHER: Mattia Quattrocelli
LGMD RESEARCHER: Charles P. Emerson, Jr., Ph.D.

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