Last week we met Ethan from Windsor - this week it is the Smith Family from Niagara! Getting to know some of the ambassadors from our local walks is so much fun I think I'll post two next week! Stay tuned to see if your local ambassador will be the one profiled next!
MEET THE SMITHS!
Angela became involved with the new Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy this fall. She became involved because “it’s a great way to create awareness in the community of this disease as well as just a chance to meet other people involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Canada.”
The family is rallying around the event. They feel the Walk will give a feeling of care and support as people will be taking time out of their busy lives to walk for this cause. Ben was four when he was diagnosed with duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Angela recounted
“I had never even heard of muscular dystrophy or even anyone who had it until the day Ben was diagnosed. Most people I tell what Ben has, I have to explain what it is, as they don't know either. I didn't realize what a horrible disease it is.”
The Smiths recognize that the Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will benefit their family but also the community. “It is a chance to get together with people who have the same goals of raising money and awareness of this disease.”
At this time, Angela and her family are telling everyone they know about the Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Angela will be handing out information to her children’s schools, church, and businesses in their area as well as to friends and family.
Thank you to Angela, Brandon, Amber, Brianna and Ben for being this year’s Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors! Together, we will make muscles move!
If you would like to support people like the Smiths it's easy to do. Just head over to www.muscle.ca/walk - pick your local walk and sign up! Raise some funds and come out for a great family friendly day!! Or feel free to make a donation if you can't make it out that day. Either way you'll be doing something positive to help those in your community.
MEET THE SMITHS!
Angela became involved with the new Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy this fall. She became involved because “it’s a great way to create awareness in the community of this disease as well as just a chance to meet other people involved with the Muscular Dystrophy Canada.”
The family is rallying around the event. They feel the Walk will give a feeling of care and support as people will be taking time out of their busy lives to walk for this cause. Ben was four when he was diagnosed with duchenne's muscular dystrophy. Angela recounted
“I had never even heard of muscular dystrophy or even anyone who had it until the day Ben was diagnosed. Most people I tell what Ben has, I have to explain what it is, as they don't know either. I didn't realize what a horrible disease it is.”
The Smiths recognize that the Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy will benefit their family but also the community. “It is a chance to get together with people who have the same goals of raising money and awareness of this disease.”
At this time, Angela and her family are telling everyone they know about the Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. Angela will be handing out information to her children’s schools, church, and businesses in their area as well as to friends and family.
Thank you to Angela, Brandon, Amber, Brianna and Ben for being this year’s Niagara Region Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors! Together, we will make muscles move!
If you would like to support people like the Smiths it's easy to do. Just head over to www.muscle.ca/walk - pick your local walk and sign up! Raise some funds and come out for a great family friendly day!! Or feel free to make a donation if you can't make it out that day. Either way you'll be doing something positive to help those in your community.
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