In the Community
Being raised in
The motivation to support this cause came shortly after my young nephew was diagnosed with DMD in 1998. My husband and I, along with our close friends, founded Duchenne San Diego, a volunteer-operated 501(c)(3) Charity Organization whose mission is to raise funds for DMD for the purposes of furthering research, and to assist and support local San Diego families. There are several fundraising events facilitated by DSD throughout the year but most notable is our signature annual event – the Kick for a Cure Soccer Tournament & Festival. Such events allow us not only to make a difference in the world of Duchenne, but also to form meaningful alliances with local businesses, groups, and individuals who believe in our cause and in the principle of contribution to the community.
Being a source of learning and inspiring others to be of service for the greater good, is also a "cause" that is close to my heart. For the past several years, I have been a professor at