Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia now offers the first-ever gene therapy treatment for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) to patients like 6-year-old Cash. This breakthrough treatment slows the progression of symptoms and can improve strength and endurance for patients with DMD.

Bill’s hemophilia caused several serious health crises. After nearly 60 years of continual treatments, a gene therapy transformed his life.

For 50-plus years, Jay dealt with the frequent treatments needed for his hemophilia. A gene therapy put an end to the treatments and to the worry the disease caused him.

For nearly 50 years, Bill needed frequent treatment for hemophilia — often every few days. A gene therapy changed everything.

Untreated, children with SMA type 2 will never be able to walk. After receiving a one-time dose of gene therapy, William has gained strength and hit milestones his family previously didn't think possible. 

Céline’s symptoms dramatically improved after she received a new gene therapy treatment for Type 1 spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) at CHOP.

Diagnosed with Leber congenital amaurosis as a baby, Hannah was on a path to going blind until gene therapy at Children’s Hospital restored her sight.

With a breakthrough drug for spinal muscular atrophy treatment and ongoing therapy at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, Claire is reaching new milestones.