About us

Since 1990 Telethon, along with millions of Italians, has stepped up to the challenge of beating muscular dystrophy and the other genetic diseases. It is a marathon against time, because there are many people who live with these rare disorders, and the resources to deal with them have to be carefully measured out because there is not much public or private funding invested in this field of research, and the path to finding cures is often long and tortuous.

The foundation
In order to guarantee as much research funding as possible into muscular dystrophy and other genetic diseases, the Telethon team works throughout the year and has adopted a management system for the donated funds that is strict and efficient. For every euro raised by Telethon, about eighty euro cents reach the cutting edge laboratories and excellent research centres.

Scientific area
The selection of the best research projects, the funding of dedicated researchers and the foundation and maintenance of its research institutes make Telethon a point of Italian excellence in the world. Along with recognition from the international scientific community, Telethon's world of research is the biggest ally of all the people who live with muscular dystrophy or other genetic disorders every day.

Download the 2010 Telethon book: facts and figures about Telethon