World Duchenne Awareness Day

Luncheon on September 12, 2026

Every year on September 7th, the global community acknowledges World Duchenne Awareness Day. This year, Jett Foundation is honoring the day with an in-person WDAD event on Saturday, September 12th, 2026. Stay tuned for more details and virtual WDAD components!

About WDAD

In honor of this annual worldwide day dedicated to Duchenne muscular dystrophy, we bring individuals and families, Duchenne experts, and industry partners together to recognize different aspects of Duchenne life, acknowledge the challenges still to come, and show that we are Stronger than Duchenne. 

In 2026, we will host both in-person and virtual events for World Duchenne Awareness Day. We are excited to connect with you this September!

Virtual Activities: Shirts, Awareness Boxes & More

Virtual Activities

When available, Awareness Boxes and t-shirts will be available to order and be delivered before September 7th. Don't forget to register for September WDAD events as well!
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In-Person Luncheon

September 12 | Time TBD | Location TBD

In-Person Luncheon

When available, registration will be located here for our in-person luncheon.
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2025 Shirt Design

This year’s World Duchenne Awareness Day t-shirt proudly embodies the World Duchenne Organization’s powerful global theme: “Family: the heart of care.” The design visually represents this by featuring intertwining hearts and a strand of DNA. This imagery beautifully symbolizes the unwavering support, love, and central role families play in nurturing and advocating for loved ones living with Duchenne, truly being the heart of the care journey for many. 

2025 Awareness Boxes

Our WDAD Awareness Boxes contain items to aid in your awareness activities, show your Jett swag, and participate from home. We encourage you to snap pictures using these items, tag @JettFoundation on social media, and spread Duchenne awareness anywhere you can!

Boxes are currently SOLD OUT, but shirts are still available to order.

Awareness & Social Toolkit

2025 WDAD Sponsors

To learn more about WDAD sponsorship opportunities, please email [email protected] or view our Sponsorship Packet.

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