On Thursday, 5 March 2026, a sea of yellow welcomed the Walk 4 Duchenne team to Peter Carnley Anglican Community School, as students and staff gathered in support of a Year 9 student living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
The visit formed part of the Perth leg of Walk 4 Duchenne, a four-day community initiative led by Save Our Sons, together with national partner Chemist Warehouse. The walk raises vital funds and awareness for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, a rare and progressive muscle-wasting condition most commonly diagnosed in young boys.
For the Peter Carnley community, the cause was deeply personal.
Year 9 students marked the occasion by wearing yellow accessories and clothing, creating a visible show of unity and support for their classmate. Students then formed a guard of honour to welcome the walkers, their classmate and the support crew as they made their way into the Keith Lindbeck Centre.
Inside the Keith Lindbeck Centre, the School band performed a moving tribute featuring the Save Our Sons theme song by former ambassador Johnny Ruffo. The performance added a particularly emotional note to the visit and helped students connect the day’s message of awareness, advocacy and hope with something very real and personal.
Save Our Sons Founder, Mr Elie Eid, thanked the School community for its warm welcome and generous support. Speaking with students, Mr Eid shared the importance of inclusion and encouraged them to use their voices for causes that matter. His message was clear: even small acts of awareness and support can make a meaningful difference.
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy affects approximately one in every 5,000 newborn boys and, while it rarely affects girls, it occurs across all races and cultures. The condition causes progressive muscle weakness and has a significant impact on children, young people and their families.
Through initiatives such as Walk 4 Duchenne, Save Our Sons continues to raise awareness, fund research and support families living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. At Peter Carnley, the visit was also a reminder of the strength found in community, and the importance of showing up for one another with compassion, understanding and hope.
