TODAY is the 21st birthday of Darius Weems—star of the award-winning documentary film, Darius Goes West.
After spending nearly five years on the road raising money and awareness for his disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD), it is safe to say that almost no one deserves a drink more than “Big D.”
Darius doesn’t want any alcohol for his birthday, though. He doesn’t drink. Instead, Darius wants to spend his special day helping scientists come up with a concoction that will slow the progression of DMD—the #1 genetic killer of children in the world—in young men his age.
Help grant this birthday wish. Help celebrate 21 years of Darius Weems. Everybody! Birthday boy wants a “drink!”
ShareThe goal is set! We hope to celebrate “999 bottles of DMD research on the wall” by the end of TODAY! Just click here to buy a ‘drink.’ Or, click here to see who’s already bought. All of the money will be used to fund and raise awareness for DMD research.
Specifically, the money raised will benefit Pilot Trials Now (PTN). PTN is a research project that supports clinical trials for boys with DMD, using re-purposed FDA-approved drugs. We’re excited about this project, because if an ALREADY-approved drug proves effective for issues related to DMD (which they do), then the treatment can be almost immediately distributed.
Basically, PTN stands to benefit DMD patients of all ages—-even 21!
So, let’s knock out these 999 bottles and toast to the hope of many, many, many, many more birthdays to come!
ShareCheck the progress below the image.
Goal: 999 drinks on the wall!
Total Drinks: 387
Money raised for DMD: $15,074.00
Days til’ bday: It was Sept. 27, but you can still participate!
Poker professionals, Bryan Devonshire and Gavin Smith, are throwing Darius a poker tourney in Vegas for his 21st....and you're invited! Click here to learn more.
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