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=**__Chapter 13: Muscular Dystrophies__**= (By Kate Heilich) Basic information about Muscular Dystrophies [] (By Kate Heilich)

Muscular Dystrophies- Mario Donadio's Fight against Muscular Dystrophy- [] Matt Smith

[] Facts about Muscular Dystrophy: This site discusses nine majors types of Muscular Dystrophy and their characteristics. Becca Cherry

[] A wiki that offers information Duchenne muscular dystrophy (By Kate Heilich)

=**__Chapter 14: Spinal Muscular Atrophies__**=

__A__ Youtube video that offers information about Spinal Muscular Atrophies [] __(By Kate Heilich)__

SMA- An inspiring speech from Senator John Kerry as he recently addressed the Families of Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) 2008 Conference. He commits his full support to the community, and announces his co-sponsorship of the SMA Treatment Acceleration Act. [] Matt Smith

[] - International support group and resource center for this disease, includes current research. Becca Cherry

A website the focuses on fighting SMA. It offers information for parents, about research, fundraisers, and much more. [] (Kate Heilich)

=**__Chapter 15: Cystic Fibrosis__**=

Ten year old girl living with Cystic Fibrosis- Her life [] (By Kate Heilich)

This is just a short clip to explain Cystic Fibrosis. [] Matt Smith

[] - Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - This website is designed to educate people as to the treatments that are available, how you can work and have CP, and what research is saying. Becca Cherry

[] This website contains blogs, discussion boards, information about other CF websites, along with information about CF. (Kate Heilich)

=**__Chapter 16: Coping with Degenerative and Terminal Illness__**= This is the final hours of a couples life together after being affected with a terminal illness. Its about 12 minutes long. []# Matt Smith

[|http://www.healthsystem.virginia.edu/uvahealth/peds_terminallyill/concept.cfm]- This website lists the concept of death from an infant to an adolescent. There is also a resource tab at the bottom of the page. Becca Cherry

[] Discusses terminal illnesses and how to cope when involving children. (Kate Heilich)