Our Mission,
Our Battle
The Uplifted Foundation was created by a family personally affected by Muscular Dystrophy, with a mission rooted in two core goals: building community and improving quality of life. We are committed to reaching families in underserved communities and providing life-enhancing medical equipment that supports daily living. Our belief is simple but vital: people don’t suffer from Muscular Dystrophy — they live with it. And with the right tools and support, they can live with strength, dignity, and connection.
Resources
Muscular Dystrophy Media
By the community, for the community – Media that Uplifts.
The Sunshine Dreamer follows the personal journey of individuals impacted by Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy and highlights the transformative potential of stem cell therapy. Blending lived experiences with expert insight, the film explores how this emerging treatment is changing lives and shaping the future of care for DMD and other conditions.
The Sunshine Dreamer
Meet photographer Rick Guidotti, founder of Positive Exposure, a nonprofit dedicated to celebrating the beauty of diversity through the arts. For over 25 years, Rick has used his lens to challenge stigma and promote inclusion, bringing powerful pop-up galleries and educational programs to communities around the world. Through photography, Rick Guidotti reminds us that everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
Rick Guidotti
This documentary explores how young men living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy navigate the challenges of their condition, manage stress, and preserve quality of life. It offers insight into the vital roles parents and professionals play in supporting them — but above all, it’s a powerful reflection on what it means to live a full, adult life with Duchenne.
Duchenne with a Future: The Power to Live
Our Values:
Dignity
We are committed to helping individuals with Muscular Dystrophy thrive in their daily lives, not just survive them. Through life-enhancing medical equipment and local outreach, we work to preserve dignity and empower families by building a network of support rooted in care, access, and respect.
Visibility
We believe no one should go unseen. Our mission is to reach families living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy in underserved and overlooked communities, connecting them to the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve — so they feel heard, included, and uplifted.
Community
The road ahead can be difficult, but no one should walk it alone. We believe in the power of shared strength, where families, advocates, and supporters come together to lift one another — creating a community built on empathy, understanding, and hope.
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