Robin Galloway

     Make a Muscle, Make a Difference, Be Strong for Two

 

     People often take for granted their ability to perform simple tasks like jumping, running, or even walking. What many teenagers and even adults may not realize is that in the blink of an eye, those abilities can be taken away from them. Four years ago I did not know what Muscular Dystrophy was. I thought nothing of my ability to walk, dance, or cheer. That all changed when my younger cousin, Dalton, was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). For the first time I realized the importance of these things in our bodies called muscles. I looked at life with a new perspective, and I started thinking not just about myself, but about Dalton. I wanted to do whatever I could to make sure his life was/is happy while he is here on Earth. I now strive daily to fight this disease for him, and find a cure one muscle at a time.

     Many boys with the disease, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), already face the unfortunate fact that they will lose their muscular ability. Duchenne is one of the nine types of MD, and is a fatal muscle-wasting disease affecting on average one out of every 3,500 males. These little boys’ muscles may be deteriorating, but mine are not. Since God gave me a strong healthy body, I refuse to let my muscles and abilities go to waste by not helping those with DMD. I will Make a Muscle, and Make a Difference by Being Strong for Two; myself and boys with DMD.