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The College Journey, Volume 1: Living On Campus
Many steps must be taken to ensure you get the "full college experience" that other kids get while staying on campus. Here, I will share wha
Kierra Sunris
Jul 21, 20234 min read


A Profound Void in our Hearts: The Loss of Prof. Jeanette Erdmann
Prof. Jeanette Erdmann, CMD Researcher and CMD-affected individual passed away unexpectedly after a tragic fall.
Cure CMD
Jul 11, 20232 min read


Grateful for Our Supporters: Bequests and Other Planned Giving Opportunities
Cure CMD has been blessed with gifts in many forms over the years from friends, families, and others with a wide variety of connections...
Cure CMD
Jun 28, 20231 min read


Cure CMD Releases New Film About the CMD Experience
Cure CMD's film, The Tenacity of Hope, features the raw and real experiences of those living with congenital muscular dystrophy.
Rachel Alvarez
Jun 13, 20232 min read


Rachel Alvarez and Monkol Lek Featured On Story Collider: Against the Odds
Hear Rachel Alvarez and Mokol Lek share stories about navigating diagnosis and working for the neuromuscular community.
Cure CMD
Jun 13, 20231 min read


Advocacy Recap: May RDLA Monthly Webinar
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, the focus of Rare Disease Legislative Advocates (RDLA) monthly webinar. You can view the webinar...
Cure CMD
Jun 1, 20232 min read


Cure CMD Partners with Patient Worthy
“We look forward to partnering with Patient Worthy, to create targeted and reliable community resources, and continue to grow awareness...
Cure CMD
May 3, 20232 min read


Medicaid & CHIP Re-enrollment Returns!
As the United States ends its COVID 19 public health emergency, the continuous enrollment provision is coming to an imminent end....
Cure CMD
May 1, 20231 min read


Never Too Old to Follow Your Dreams
During COVID, I had a bit of extra time on my hands and wanted to create something that was accessible and fun for everyone to play. One...
Cure CMD
Apr 27, 20232 min read


Giving Appreciated Securities: One Way to Support Cure CMD
For members of the CMD ommunity who are charitably inclined, one giving option is donating shares of appreciated securities. Donating...
Cure CMD
Apr 10, 20231 min read


Finding What Makes Me Feel Free
My name is Saif Aslam (under the pen name, Ud Din), a CMD community member, and am the author of What I Could’ve Been, a children’s book...
Cure CMD
Apr 10, 20234 min read


Mom shares journey to accepting son’s CMD diagnosis
On April 29, 2016, Isaiah-Levi Anthony Johnson was pushed into this world. The nurse handed me my perfectly healthy baby. He was to be my...
Cure CMD
Mar 29, 202313 min read
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