Sponsoring A DVD
What is sponsoring a DVD?
“Sponsoring a DVD” is when you make a donation that enables another Darius Goes West DVD to reach circulation. Essentially, you are purchasing a DVD, which raises awareness and $17 for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, but instead of us sending YOU a DVD, we send it to someone else.
We give almost all sponsored DVDs to either middle/high school students participating in the DGW Schools Program, or to press outlets who’s coverage would help propel our message.
Hundreds of DVDs have been sponsored so far, and you can choose where you want your sponsored DVD to end up.
To sponsor a DVD that we can give out at one of our participating middle or high school students, click this button:
To sponsor a DVD that we can send to a press outlet in hopes of generating more coverage for Darius’s story, click this button:
**Important: The buttons on this side of the page only work for sponsoring a DVD. If you click them, and fill out the donation form, someone else will receive the DVD you sponsored, not you. If you would like to purchase a DVD for yourself, please click the “Buy DVD” link on the right side of this page. Thanks!
"A Classic"--The Los Angeles Times
"Certain to stir hearts."-- Variety
The Movie
Accompanied by his eleven best friends, Darius Weems, a fifteen-year-old living with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), leaves home for the first time in his life. The rowdy crew sets a course for California where they hope to convince MTV to customize Darius's wheelchair on the hit show, Pimp My Ride. Darius Goes West been enjoyed by hundreds of thousands of people of all ages all around the world.
The Movement
Darius Goes West is more than a film. The continuing story of Darius, his crew, and the tens of thousands of supporters they have met in their travels can be experienced on this website. This site is continually updated with short videos, blog posts, and innovative initiatives that aim to affect a cure for DMD.
If you're new to DGW, check out the Blog, or join the Facebook group to see what you've missed. If you're a teacher or a student, be sure to check out the educational program. And If you are interested in having Darius or one of the crew members "Skype in" for a Q&A at your screening, please contact us.
DGW is a registered 501 (c) 3 not-for-profit organization. All proceeds benefit Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy research.
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