The 2012 Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy
This year I am really looking forward to participating in the 2012 Durham Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. As a young man living with Becker's Muscular Dystrophy you can understand this Walk is very important to me. Since 2010 my friends and family have joined "Team Brad" in support of my efforts to raise funds that benefit people like me living with Muscular Dystrophy.
Muscular Dystrophy Canada’s mission is to enhance the lives of those affected with neuromuscular disorders by continually working to provide ongoing support and resources while relentlessly searching for a cure through well funded research. The purpose of the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is to raise funds to help them continue providing services to the over 50,000 of Canadians affected by neuromuscular disorders.
Last year the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy raised over $1,080,000 in 55 locations across Canada. In 2012, they will be celebrating the 5th annual Walk for Muscular Dystrophy as their national signature fundraising event.
If you are able to join the Walk I encourage you to bring your family, friends and colleagues to enjoy a fun, relaxed community event that raises spirits as well as funds! The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is a fully accessible event that the entire family can participate in. The celebration includes activities for kids, snacks, refreshments and prizes.
Why I join the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy:
It was at age 10 when I was diagnosed to with Becker Muscular Dystrophy.
A muscle disorder that ends up affects every muscle in the body, over time the condition get’s progressively worse resulting from muscle wasting. The truth is there can be a lot of issues one can face when living with Becker’s, this can range from slips and falls, heart condition’s, mobility issues, problems climbing stairs, issue’s walking and standing up from a low position and for some even upper arm issues. Thankfully, though most people with Becker’s can look forward to enjoying a normal lifespan exceeding past their 50’s and 60’s. Though the use of a wheel chair or cane can become a reality as early as age 30.
A look at last years event
In 2012 I can't wait to see the other Teams - Together we are making muscles move!
