MEET AARON BOMBARD!
Aaron became involved with the Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy this past fall and has become a vital member of the volunteer planning committee. Aaron was eager to get involved as it is “an opportunity to give something back and to help raise funds” for those affected by neuromuscular disorders.
Aaron was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of five. Shortly before transitioning into a power wheelchair at 12 years old, Aaron and his family reached out to Muscular Dystrophy Canada for support.
Aaron has embraced his challenges and has dedicated himself to bringing awareness to accessibility and other facilitative efforts in the community. He currently volunteers with the Occupational Therapy Department at Queen University to provide life experiences and a personal perspective that “does not coming from a textbook”. The goal is to “provide a positive view of disability” Aaron describes. “I have a disability but it doesn’t define me.”
For Aaron, the Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is not only an opportunity to raise money and awareness, but to help those in the community who also have muscular dystrophy. “It helps to know there are others who are going through the same things. It’s a chance to meet and help one another.”
Thank you Aaron for being this year’s Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador! There is still time to sign up and walk with us at this Saturday's Kingson Walk. Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for more information, to join in or to make a donation!
Aaron became involved with the Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy this past fall and has become a vital member of the volunteer planning committee. Aaron was eager to get involved as it is “an opportunity to give something back and to help raise funds” for those affected by neuromuscular disorders.
Aaron was diagnosed with duchenne muscular dystrophy at the age of five. Shortly before transitioning into a power wheelchair at 12 years old, Aaron and his family reached out to Muscular Dystrophy Canada for support.
Aaron has embraced his challenges and has dedicated himself to bringing awareness to accessibility and other facilitative efforts in the community. He currently volunteers with the Occupational Therapy Department at Queen University to provide life experiences and a personal perspective that “does not coming from a textbook”. The goal is to “provide a positive view of disability” Aaron describes. “I have a disability but it doesn’t define me.”
For Aaron, the Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy is not only an opportunity to raise money and awareness, but to help those in the community who also have muscular dystrophy. “It helps to know there are others who are going through the same things. It’s a chance to meet and help one another.”
Thank you Aaron for being this year’s Kingston Walk for Muscular Dystrophy Ambassador! There is still time to sign up and walk with us at this Saturday's Kingson Walk. Visit www.muscle.ca/walk for more information, to join in or to make a donation!
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Great Stuff! I want to thank everyone along with Aaron for being involved in planning the Kingston Walk! Your hard work means a lot to all of us who are living with Muscular Dystrophy! Have a great time at the Walk and to everyone who will be joining the Walk in Kingston you are all amazing!
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