Save Our Sons has received a $10,000 grant to help support mental health and wellbeing initiatives for people and families living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD and BMD). The funding, provided by Seven Hills RSL through the Blacktown City ClubGRANTS program, was formally recognised at a Blacktown City ClubGRANTS recipient gathering in October, where Save Our Sons Founder Elie Eid was presented with a certificate acknowledging the contribution. “Living with Duchenne or Becker affects far more than physical health. Having access to the right mental health and wellbeing support can make a meaningful difference to their quality of life,” Mr Eid said.

15 October 2026

$10,000 grant to support mental health and wellbeing for the Duchenne and Becker community

Save Our Sons has received a $10,000 grant to help support mental health and wellbeing initiatives for people and families living with Duchenne and Becker muscular dystrophy (DMD and BMD).

Seven Hills RSL Board Directors Annie Moore and Peter Harrington with Save Our Sons Founder Elie Eid (centre) at the Blacktown City ClubGRANTS recipient gathering.

The funding, provided by Seven Hills RSL through the Blacktown City ClubGRANTS program, was formally recognised at a Blacktown City ClubGRANTS recipient gathering in October, where Save Our Sons Founder Elie Eid was presented with a certificate acknowledging the contribution.

“Living with Duchenne or Becker affects far more than physical health. Having access to the right mental health and wellbeing support can make a meaningful difference to their quality of life,” Mr Eid said.

“This grant will help us provide support in an area that is so important to the people and families we represent.”

The funding will cover five counselling sessions per person, at $250 per session. Support will be offered through direct engagement with the Save Our Sons community.

ClubGRANTS is a NSW-wide community grants program funded by local clubs to support community services, programs and projects.

The program supports local organisations working across areas including community welfare, health, development and social services. Seven Hills-Toongabbie RSL is one of the local clubs participating in the program.

“We are incredibly grateful to Seven Hills RSL and Blacktown City ClubGRANTS for their continued support of the Duchenne community,” Mr Eid said.

“Their generous contribution will help us strengthen the support available to people and families living with Duchenne and Becker, and ensure their mental health and wellbeing remains part of the conversation.”