Our Mission
Patient Registry
What is LGMD2D?
To support research and clinical trials to speed the development of treatments and a cure for LGMD2D/R3.
What is LGMD2D?
Patient Registry
What is LGMD2D?
Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy, type 2D / R3 (LGMD2D), is caused by mutations in the alpha-sarcoglyan gene that lead to a deficiency of functional alpha-sarcoglycan protein.
LGMD2D causes weakness of muscles in the hip, shoulder, and abdomen.
Patient Registry
Patient Registry
Patient Registry
The International LGMD2D Patient Registry is free to join and is currently the only database for all patients afflicted with LGMD2D/R3.
Help us drive our mission.
Your generous donation will help support awareness, advocacy and research to find effective treatments or a cure for LGMD2D/R3.
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Help us help LGMD2D patients!
Join us this fall for two fantastic events to support patients with LGMD2D/R3. It’s a great chance to come together, have fun, and make a real difference! All the proceeds will go toward raising LGMD2D awareness, advocating for those affected, and developing new treatments. Be part of this important cause with us!