New Plush Toy Cures the Smelly Gym Bag, Proceeds Benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Charity
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ShtankOut owners Marty Karlin and his wife Geri brought the family-invented plush collectibles to market as a way to raise funds for Duchenne research, after their 10-year old son Ryan was diagnosed with the devastating disease.“As I watched my son’s muscles continue to weaken, it became my life’s work to increase public awareness and help in any way possible to fund research for this tragic disease,” says ShtankOut owner Marty Karlin.Chicago, IL, March 26, 2013 --( PR.com )-- Miracle Monkey, Funny Face, and their adorable plush odor-eliminating pals have hit store shelves in an effort to help find a cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).ShtankOut owners Marty Karlin and his wife Geri brought the family-invented plush collectibles to market as a way to raise funds for Duchenne research, after their 10-year old son Ryan was diagnosed with the devastating disease.Duchenne is the most common and lethal form of muscular dystrophy, affecting 1 in 3,500 boys worldwide.Boys with Duchenne typically become wheelchair dependent before age 13, with few living beyond their mid-20’s.“As I watched my son’s muscles continue to weaken, it became my life’s work to increase public awareness and help in any way possible to fund research for this tragic disease,” says ShtankOut owner Marty Karlin.To learn more, please visit www.shtankout.com.For more information, please contact Mary Kay Russell at marykay@shtankout.com or phone 630-661-3541.About ShtankOut LLCShtankOut LLC manufactures a product line of odor-eliminating plush collectible children’s toys as a way to help fund research for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.