The Faces of LGMD

Meet those living with limb-girdle muscular dystrophy and the people who love them. From spotting early signs and symptoms to weathering the emotional upheaval an LGMD diagnosis delivers, their stories explore it all.

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The Faces of LGMD

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Supporting a young superhero's journey

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A former firefighter brings his passion for helping others to the LGMD community

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For this award-winning teacher, compassion is on the curriculum

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Balancing self-reliance with support from friends and family.

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A military family embarks on a seven-year odyssey to find the truth

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Two little sisters unexpectedly diagnosed with LGMD

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What does college with LGMD look like?

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Raising sons to be sensitive, helpful—and good basketball players

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This mom-daughter dynamic duo put the “fun” in fundraising

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From denial and anger to acceptance and peace

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Working, driving and thriving with LGMD

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Uncovering an LGMD subtype with diagnostic tests

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Living 16 years with a misdiagnosis

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Early warning signs of LGMD