Media Archives - Walking Strong https://walkingstrong.org/category/media/ Together, We Can Cure Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Thu, 01 May 2025 23:57:35 +0000 en hourly 1 https://walkingstrong.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/favicon-150x150.png Media Archives - Walking Strong https://walkingstrong.org/category/media/ 32 32 Did you miss these stories? https://walkingstrong.org/did-you-miss-these-stories/ https://walkingstrong.org/did-you-miss-these-stories/#respond Fri, 15 Mar 2024 22:46:21 +0000 https://walkingstrong.org/?p=10793 Join Us on Social Media for Inspiring Stories! Don’t miss a post, follow us today! As we continue our unwavering commitment to empower individuals and families affected by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), we want to invite you to join us on our social media channels. Our mission is clear: to provide unwavering support, drive groundbreaking […]

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]]> https://walkingstrong.org/did-you-miss-these-stories/feed/ 0 CBS Sports feature on Alex and Coach Derek Fisher https://walkingstrong.org/crespi-high-school-basketball-feature/ https://walkingstrong.org/crespi-high-school-basketball-feature/#respond Wed, 13 Mar 2024 13:56:20 +0000 https://walkingstrong.org/?p=10617 CBS Sports CRESPI TEAM FEATURE – with Alex Llauro2-12-24 CBS Sports filmed a special segment on student Alex Llauro on how he is overcoming Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Watch the video to learn Alex’s role in Crespi High School’s Basketball Team coached by famed former Laker Derek Fisher.

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]]> https://walkingstrong.org/crespi-high-school-basketball-feature/feed/ 0 Calabasas Style Features WS Fundraiser https://walkingstrong.org/calabasas-style-features-ws-fundraiser/ Fri, 26 Jan 2024 19:50:36 +0000 https://walkingstrong.org/?p=10572 Walking Strong’s event A Night of Cocktails and Conversation for Walking Strong Was featured in Calabasas Style January 2024 edition. The fundraising event was hosted by Jody and Justin Stiegemeyer and Nikki and Robb Friedman, and it took place at the exclusive Sherwood Lake Club on Thursday, November 9, 2023. Ninety guests from Calabasas gathered […]

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]]> Bold Journey Shines a Spotlight on Valerie’s Journey to ‘Walking Strong’ for Duchenne https://walkingstrong.org/bold-journey-spotlights-valeries-journey/ https://walkingstrong.org/bold-journey-spotlights-valeries-journey/#respond Mon, 30 Oct 2023 14:24:09 +0000 https://walkingstrong.org/?p=10462 Valerie Pappas Llauro was recently featured in an article on Bold Journey, where her journey unfolds. In 2011, her son’s diagnosis with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy set her on an unexpected path. This rare genetic disease prompted her to establish ‘Walking Strong,’ a foundation dedicated to raising awareness, funding research for Duchenne, aiding families with medical […]

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]]> https://walkingstrong.org/bold-journey-spotlights-valeries-journey/feed/ 0 How Kobe Bryant’s Kindness Impacted Young Fan With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy https://walkingstrong.org/how-kobe-bryants-kindness-impacted-young-fan-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/ https://walkingstrong.org/how-kobe-bryants-kindness-impacted-young-fan-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/#respond Tue, 10 Aug 2021 23:58:02 +0000 https://walking-strong.flywheelsites.com/?p=8784 How Kobe Bryant’s Kindness Impacted Young Fan With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Kobe Bryant’s Kindness – Valerie Pappas Llauro, mother of Alex, a young boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, combats the disease directly in a letter inspired by Kobe Bryant’s “Dear Basketball.” With the help of Kobe Bryant and others, these “warriors” are helping to give […]

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]]> https://walkingstrong.org/how-kobe-bryants-kindness-impacted-young-fan-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy/feed/ 0 13-year-old with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy inspires USC’s football team https://walkingstrong.org/13-year-old-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-inspires-uscs-football-team/ https://walkingstrong.org/13-year-old-with-duchenne-muscular-dystrophy-inspires-uscs-football-team/#respond Mon, 09 Aug 2021 00:06:35 +0000 https://walking-strong.flywheelsites.com/?p=8790 USC Head Coach Clay Helton made 13-year-old Alex Llauro an honorary member of the team.

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