What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy? Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common form of muscular dystrophy in children. DMD is usually diagnosed when a child is 3 to 6 years of age. Early signs include delay in walking, frequent falling, and difficulty getting up from a sitting or lying position. Muscle deterioration continues to progress and, around the time they are 12 years of age, children with DMD become unable to walk. The disease is usually fatal in the teens or early 20s, most commonly due to severe respiratory or heart problems, or both. > To watch a video about Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, click here. > If you have any additional ideas about fundraising or hosting a fundraiser, please contact us. Latest Events: We just finished the Potomac River Run on May 4th and would like to thank all of the race particiapnts--both runners and volunteers--for thier help raising awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. As a result we have raised almost $5,000 for the Foundation to Eradicate Duchenne. Thank you again and please watch for updates for the Marine Corps Marathon coming up this fall. You can follow the link below to find out more information. > For information about the upcoming Marine Marathon this fall, click here.