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Blingo to CureDuchenne Raised $175,000 for Muscular Dystrophy Research

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, held its inaugural Blingo to CureDuchenne event on May 3 at the Hyatt Regency in Philadelphia. Nearly 300 people, including PhiladelphiaÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s top business and community leaders, enjoyed an elegant evening of bingo and bling with celebrity guests while raising more than $175,000 to support the most promising research projects aimed at treating and curing Duchenne.

EY Announces CureDuchenne Founder and CEO Debra Miller is an Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award Finalist in Orange County

EY today announced that Debra Miller, founder and CEO of CureDuchenne, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The YearÌ¢‰Û_å¢ 2014 Award in Orange County. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Miller was selected as a finalist from nearly 80 applications by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 4, 2014 at The St. Regis Resort in Dana Point.

CureDuchenne Founder and CEO Debra Miller is an EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2014 Award Finalist in Orange County

CureDuchenne is pleased to announce that Debra Miller, founder and CEO of CureDuchenne, is a finalist for the EY Entrepreneur Of The YearÌ¢‰Û_å¢ 2014 Award in Orange County. The awards program recognizes entrepreneurs who demonstrate excellence and extraordinary success in such areas as innovation, financial performance and personal commitment to their businesses and communities. Miller was selected as a finalist from nearly 80 applications by a panel of independent judges. Award winners will be announced at a special gala event on June 4, 2014 at The St. Regis Resort in Dana Point.

Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala Raises More Than $360,000 to Fund Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Research

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, held its annual Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala on March 29 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. More than 250 guests attended the gala that celebrated CureDuchenneÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s 10 years of successfully advancing Duchenne research. The event raised more than $360,000 that will fund promising Duchenne research.

Chef Jamie Gwen to Be Guest at Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala

Ì¢‰â‰ÛÏ CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, announced today that Chef Jamie Gwen will create a special menu for the annual Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala on Saturday, March 29 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. Proceeds of this event will fund promising research to find a cure for Duchenne, a progressive muscle-wasting disease that impacts 1 in 3,500 boys.

Gala to Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary of CureDuchenne Will Honor Man Behind Its Successful Venture Philanthropy Strategy

CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, will host its annual Champions to CureDuchenne Newport Beach Gala on Saturday, March 29 at the Balboa Bay Club & Resort. The event will celebrate CureDuchenneÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s 10 years of successfully advancing Duchenne research. At the event, CureDuchenne will honor a nationally recognized former tax attorney and business executive, Doug Freeman, who played an integral role in establishing CureDuchenneÌ¢‰â‰ã¢s successful venture philanthropy model.

Rocket Ismail and Other Dallas Sports Celebrities Join Together for the Second Annual Bowling to CureDuchenne to Help Fund Research to Find a Cure for Duchenne

Rocket Ismail, former Dallas Cowboys receiver, will host the second annual Bowling to CureDuchenne event on February 16, 2014 to benefit CureDuchenne, a nonprofit that raises awareness and funds research to find a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy. Ismail will be joined by former Dallas Cowboys Tony Dorsett, Preston Pearson, Kevin Brooks, Larry Brown, Charles Haley, Drew Pearson, Everson Walls and former Texas Rangers Jose Guzman and Don Stanhouse as well as other sports celebrities at the fundraiser at Bowlmor Lanes in Addison, Texas.