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BC Place lights up red for Duchenne Awareness Day

September 7th, 2020

BC Place will light up red to recognize Duchenne Awareness Day on Monday, September 7th.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a progressive genetic disorder that gradually weakens the body's muscles. There are several different types of muscular dystrophy: Duchenne muscular dystrophy is both the most common childhood form and one of the most severe forms of the disease, affecting 1 in every 5,000 boys.

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