On the weekend of September 28, college coaches and high school coaches around the country will be united in fighting Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Duchenne), the number one genetic killer of childhood. They will be participating in COACH TO CURE MD, a program of Parent Project Muscular Dystrophy – the largest national charity dedicated exclusively to Duchenne research. 

When you turn on any televised college football game on September 28, you will see coaches wearing Coach to Cure patches. What started as a couple of hundred participating schools, has turned into a national awareness campaign that in-stadium audiences and at-home viewers are taking notice of.

Last year, more than 10,000 college coaches at over 500 different institutions participated in Coach to Cure.

Duchenne muscular dystrophy primarily affects boys and is a genetic condition that can happen in any family. It slowly destroys a boy's muscle strength, their ability to walk, their ability to breathe. Boys with Duchenne lose their battle in their early 20's. There are limited treatments and no cure. But there is HOPE. And with money for research a cure can be found.

Across the country there will be many local events in conjunction with Coach to Cure MD.  The goal of Coach To Cure MD is to raise awareness and funds for research for Duchenne.

On Saturday when the Rangers travel to #7 Itawamba, anyone can simply text the word "CURE" to 90999 to make a one time $5 donation to our cause.* When prompted, please reply with YES to confirm your gift.

For more information on Coach to Cure MD, visit our website: www.coachtocuremd.org