Our Missions
Meet the three
foundations.
Each one supports Duchenne families and works toward a cure. Here is how each began and what it does today.
In Memory of Brian
Brian Smiles
This Foundation Was Created To Honor Brian’s Life And To Spread The Joy He Sparked In Others.
Brian's story
Brian Slobotski lived with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and passed away at 21. The foundation carries his name and his smile into the lives of other families.
What the foundation does
Supports graduating seniors at Brian's high school
Sends children to a summer camp
Helps families with items insurance does not cover
Connor's Fight
TO CURE DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY
Connor's Fight Was Created To Build A Community Of Support, Advocacy, And Hope For Every Family Facing Duchenne.
Connor's Fight builds community, advocates for people with Duchenne, and gives families practical support.
Our Mission
Connor’s Fight brings communities together in the fight against Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy through awareness, advocacy, family support, and by funding life‑changing research. Connor envisions a world where every child and family affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has access to the resources they need, a community that stands with them, and the promise that no family will ever fight alone.
Our vision
Connor envisions a world where every child and family affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy has access to the resources they need, a community that stands with them, and the promise that no family will ever fight alone.
DUCHENNE MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY AND DEGS1 LEUKODYSTROPHY
Hunter's Hope Heroes
Hunters Hope Heroes Was Created In Honor Of Hunter Whisler Who Was Diagnosed With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy At 8 Months.
Hunter's Hope Heroes stands beside families close to home and helps fund the research that will change what comes next.
Provides medical equipment to families
Offers support for caregivers
Advocates for families locally
Funds research, including for DEGS1 leukodystrophy
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Your sponsorship supports all three foundations and the families they serve.
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