Syracuse to Take Part in Coach to Cure MD Program
9/23/2015 9:44:00 AM | Football
Annual initiative aims to raise awareness and research dollars to fight Duchenne muscular dystrophy
SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Syracuse coaching staff will show its support for the Coach to Cure MD program on Saturday, Sept. 26 when the Orange hosts No. 8 LSU at the Carrier Dome. Orange coaches and other American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) members around the country will wear Coach to Cure MD patches on the sidelines this weekend to help raise awareness of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
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Syracuse is one of more than 100 FBS schools participating in the initiative, which is now in its eighth year. The annual effort has raised more than $1.25 million dollars to help battle the disorder.
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Football fans can donate to Duchenne muscular dystrophy research by going online to www.CoachtoCureMD.org or by texting the word CURE to 90999 (a $5 donation will automatically be added to your next phone bill).
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Last year, more than 10,000 college coaches at more than 600 institutions participated in Coach to Cure MD events.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed during childhood and primarily affects boys of all races and cultures. Boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy develop progressive muscle weakness that eventually causes loss of mobility, wheelchair dependency and decline in respiratory and cardiac function. Currently, there is no cure and limited therapeutic options exist.
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"I am always heartened by the level of support our coaches give Coach to Cure MD," said Grant Teaff, the executive director of the AFCA. "Not only by wearing the arm patches, but also many coaches invite young men affected by Duchenne MD and their families out to practices and games. It shows them they are truly part of our team as we do what we can to help them in this fight."
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Kickoff for the Orange and Tigers is slated for 12 p.m. Tickets are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) for all home games can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
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Syracuse is one of more than 100 FBS schools participating in the initiative, which is now in its eighth year. The annual effort has raised more than $1.25 million dollars to help battle the disorder.
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Football fans can donate to Duchenne muscular dystrophy research by going online to www.CoachtoCureMD.org or by texting the word CURE to 90999 (a $5 donation will automatically be added to your next phone bill).
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Last year, more than 10,000 college coaches at more than 600 institutions participated in Coach to Cure MD events.
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Duchenne muscular dystrophy is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed during childhood and primarily affects boys of all races and cultures. Boys and young men with Duchenne muscular dystrophy develop progressive muscle weakness that eventually causes loss of mobility, wheelchair dependency and decline in respiratory and cardiac function. Currently, there is no cure and limited therapeutic options exist.
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"I am always heartened by the level of support our coaches give Coach to Cure MD," said Grant Teaff, the executive director of the AFCA. "Not only by wearing the arm patches, but also many coaches invite young men affected by Duchenne MD and their families out to practices and games. It shows them they are truly part of our team as we do what we can to help them in this fight."
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Kickoff for the Orange and Tigers is slated for 12 p.m. Tickets are available online, by phone (1-888-DOMETIX) and at the Carrier Dome Box Office (Gate B). In addition, discounted group tickets (20 or more) for all home games can be purchased by calling 315-443-3212.
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For complete coverage of Syracuse and Syracuse football, follow us on Facebook (Syracuse Orange& Syracuse Football), Twitter (@Cuse & @CuseFootball), Instagram (@CuseFootball) and watch exclusive video content on Cuse TV.
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