MEET THE VAHEYS!
The Vahey family became involved in the first Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that took place last year and are “proud to be a part of the event.”
Michael was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy in Junior Kindergarten. At the time, the family wasn’t sure what to do. They were referred to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and have been members ever since. “That’s why we go out to the Walk. Muscular Dystrophy Canada got us through some hard times and it’s our way of giving back.” Michael’s father David describes.
The Vahey’s feel the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is so important because it brings awareness to neuromuscular disorders and how easy it is to help. It also gives a face to the donations that are given within the community. David describes it well when he said “Hey, I know that kid, the one with the big smile in the wheelchair!” Another message that the family wants to put across is that the Walk is not work, it’s fun! And it “feels good to be part of something”.
Together, the family is advocating for others to get involved with the Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. “It’s an opportunity for camaraderie and to meet other parents and families within the community.” Michael’s sister, Corrina, will even be participating in the Polar Plunge next year to raise money for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! David appeals to other families when he said “There’s not much else I can do for Michael’s disease. I can be a dad, I can be there for him, but well else can I do? The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is a great way to do something… It’s about building memories too.”
Thank you to David, Michelle, Michael and Corrina for being this year’s Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors! Together, we will make muscles move!
You can join the Vahey family by visitng www.muscle.ca/walk to join or donate today!
The Vahey family became involved in the first Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy that took place last year and are “proud to be a part of the event.”
Michael was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy in Junior Kindergarten. At the time, the family wasn’t sure what to do. They were referred to Muscular Dystrophy Canada and have been members ever since. “That’s why we go out to the Walk. Muscular Dystrophy Canada got us through some hard times and it’s our way of giving back.” Michael’s father David describes.
The Vahey’s feel the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is so important because it brings awareness to neuromuscular disorders and how easy it is to help. It also gives a face to the donations that are given within the community. David describes it well when he said “Hey, I know that kid, the one with the big smile in the wheelchair!” Another message that the family wants to put across is that the Walk is not work, it’s fun! And it “feels good to be part of something”.
Together, the family is advocating for others to get involved with the Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy. “It’s an opportunity for camaraderie and to meet other parents and families within the community.” Michael’s sister, Corrina, will even be participating in the Polar Plunge next year to raise money for the Walk for Muscular Dystrophy! David appeals to other families when he said “There’s not much else I can do for Michael’s disease. I can be a dad, I can be there for him, but well else can I do? The Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is a great way to do something… It’s about building memories too.”
Thank you to David, Michelle, Michael and Corrina for being this year’s Peterborough Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassadors! Together, we will make muscles move!
You can join the Vahey family by visitng www.muscle.ca/walk to join or donate today!
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