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Cure CMD Awarded Additional Year of Funding through the Rare As One Network
Cure CMD is thrilled to announce a third year of funding from the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative’s Rare As One Network, an effort to...
Terry Selucky
Apr 4, 20222 min read


Two-Minute Advocacy: Ensuring Telehealth Coverage
Telehealth services have been critical to maintaining safe and consistent access to health care for patients with rare diseases such as...
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Apr 4, 20221 min read


So You’re Telling Me There’s A Chance
Happy Rare Disease Day! Started in 2008, Rare Disease Day is an international event focused on bringing awareness to the more than 7,000...
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Feb 27, 20221 min read


Annie Live!: My First-Hand Experience in a Television Production
I remember the night I was asked to be a part of the production, I was so thrilled, I almost cried! I’ll never forget what one of my...
Cure CMD
Feb 25, 20224 min read


Rare Disease Day Reflections: My Rare Disease Journey
Executive Director Rachel Alvarez shares a deep dive into her history as a rare disease patient, and what it means to lead Cure CMD.
Rachel Alvarez
Feb 24, 202211 min read


Cure CMD Welcomes New Faces to the Board of Directors, Begins Transition for Others
Cure CMD is fortunate to have a dedicated Board of Directors, many who have been on the organization's governance committee since its...
Terry Selucky
Nov 9, 20212 min read


Adrenaline Hangover
When Michael woke up with a fever and sore throat last Monday, I assumed it was strep throat. This kid can get strep just by thinking...
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Oct 18, 20214 min read


How Much? How Little?
Each fall, I email my sons’ teachers to give an overview of their Congenital Muscular Dystrophy (CMD). I explain the differences they can...
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Sep 13, 20213 min read


2021 SciFam Content Now Available on YouTube
Thanks to everyone who participated in our 2021 Virtual SciFam Conference. If you didn't get a chance to attend or watch recordings in...
Rachel Alvarez
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Calling All Artists: Cure CMD’s Creative Contest for Affected Individuals
Open to all individuals affected by a neuromuscular condition age 6 and older, the Creative Contest seeks to celebrate all the painty,...
Terry Selucky
Sep 3, 20211 min read


CMD Young Adult Programming Now Available
If you’re reading this, you probably already know that a key part of Cure CMD’s mission is to help support the CMD community through...
Terry Selucky
Sep 3, 20211 min read


Five-Minute Advocacy Update
Want to advocate on behalf of yourself or a loved one with CMD? Right now, several proposed U.S. bills exist that would benefit the CMD...
Lani Knutson, Advocacy Team Leader
Sep 3, 20212 min read
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