CureDuchenne, a leading global nonprofit focused on finding and funding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, and the Revell family of Austin hosted the 15th annual gala, Champions to CureDuchenne: Disco for Duchenne. The event raised $385,000 to benefit CureDuchenne as it accelerates scientific research and pioneers educational programs to care for families affected by Duchenne, a progressive, fatal disease affecting 300,000 worldwide.
Austin’s own “Saturday Night Fever” brought together hundreds of philanthropists, businesspeople, and local community members at the University of Texas Golf Club to disco for a purpose. The evening was a fusion of entertainment and inspiration, featuring emotionally moving speeches from Ramiro and Maribel Munoz, parents of a young man with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, alongside a vibrant disco dance party. Amidst the festivities, guests enjoyed signature cocktails, a silent auction, and dinner before hitting the dance floor to classic tunes.
“We are eternally grateful to Tim and Laura Revell and the entire Austin community for their continued dedication to our mission of finding a cure for this devastating disease,” said CureDuchenne founder and CEO Debra Miller. “We are on the cusp of transformative treatments, and with generosity of the Austin community, we can make a tremendous impact in accelerating treatments for all those affected by Duchenne.”
The Revells learned their two boys, Timothy and Andrew, were diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, one of the most common and severe forms of muscular dystrophy, at just two and five years old. Duchenne is a 100% fatal disease that affects 1 in 5,000 boys. At the time of their boys’ diagnosis, treatments and information on Duchenne were limited. The Revells began to research the rare disease and connected with CureDuchenne. Tim and Laura have created several annual fundraising events to raise awareness and funds for CureDuchenne. To date, the family has helped raise more than $6.6 million through their collective fundraising efforts. For more information and ways to support CureDuchenne, please visit cureduchenne.org.
