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Continuing its efforts to help research aimed at quashing this progressive form of muscular dystrophy, Cadillac said Friday it will donate its corporate Super Bowl XLVI to CureDuchenne’s charitable auction.

The non-profit is auctioning 19 Super Bowl packages — all donated by Cadillac — online through Jan. 25. Included in each package are two tickets to the game (which is Feb. 5 in Indianapolis) and hotel accommodations. The sales are being conducted via charitybuzz.com, a charity auction website, and all proceeds go towards Duchenne research.

Cadillac is turning to Green Bay Packers star Clay Matthews to help get the word out, as the three-time Pro Bowl linebacker will appear in the series of  announcements the car brand is rolling out.

“This is a meaningful way to support this great innovative organization for this year’s Super Bowl,” said Don Butler, Cadillac vice president of global marketing. “This is a disease that knows no boundaries and deeply affects families — including some right here in our own family at Cadillac.”

Matthews added: “I consider myself very fortunate to be a voice for Duchenne and the CureDuchenne organization. With the help and support of Cadillac, and so many great people across the globe, CureDuchenne is getting closer to finding a cure for this devastating disease.”

Officials noted that Duchenne impacts 20,000 boys and young men in the U.S. and one out of 3,500 boys across the world. Cadillac started working with CureDuchenne for Super Bowl XLV and generated more than $500,000 for the cause through its inaugural ticket auction.

Cadillac has helped bring in more than $750,000 for the cause since it began partnering with CureDuchenne.

“Last year’s ticket donation raised significant dollars and helped us fund leading-edge, gene therapy research and a dedicated Duchenne clinic at UCLA,” said co-founder Debra Miller. She and her husband started the organization in 2003.

“Our mission of extending and improving the lives of the 300,000 boys worldwide afflicted with Duchenne is more likely realized because of Cadillac’s generosity,”  Miller added