Circles of Impact Leaders:

Leona Filis - Board Member

Circle of Impact Leaders

Circle of Impact Leaders are business professionals and advocates leveraging their networks and influence to support Hope for Luka. Their efforts include:

  • Raising awareness of the nonprofit’s mission.
  • Advocating for funding and partnerships.
  • Organizing events to inspire businesses to sponsor.

Why It Matters

Their contributions fund research, drive advocacy, and create a legacy of impact for muscular dystrophy patients worldwide.

Learn more about our current research focus


Leona's Personal Message 

I support Hope for Luka because their mission hits close to home — I have a family member with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a devastating disease that currently has no cure. Hope for Luka is leading the charge to find and fund cutting-edge research and collaborate with scientists to develop life-changing treatments and, one day, a cure.  Every dollar raised brings us closer to brighter futures for families affected by Duchenne. Together, we can fuel progress, inspire hope, and make a meaningful difference. Please join me in supporting this critical work — every contribution counts!

Leona Filis - Filis Law

Double Exon-Skipping of 6 & 7 - Phase One: Mice Model ∆6-25 Creation

Board member and newly appointed Executive Director of Hope for Luka Inc., Tushar Tangsali, father of two sons with exon 8-25 deletions, has spearheaded this initiative. Through extensive research, he aims to fund studies benefiting his children and others with mutations within the first 26 exons of the dystrophin gene.

Targeted Start Date: January 3rd, 2025

Estimated Timeline of ∆6-25 Mice Model Creation: March 31st, 2025

Number of Patients Exons 6 & 7 Skipping May Benefit: 180 Patients

∆6-25 Mice Model Cost (Campaign's Goal): $25,000


Please Donate To Our Cause 

Donate Below - Campaign's Goal: $25,000 
Donations Between: $25 to $100
Donations Between: $150 to $700
Donations Between: $1000 to $5K
Donations Between: $6000 to $20K

What You Are Supporting

Fueling Cutting-Edge Research: The financial support and sponsorships secured by Circle of Impact Leaders directly fund research initiatives with the potential to bring forth muscular dystrophy treatments for rare mutations.


Hope for Luka Inc. is a 501(c)3 registered tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Tax ID: 88-4259525
For Questions, please call us at: 832-480-3546 Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm CST.