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Muscular dystrophy is a progressive disease which turns muscles into fat or fibrous tissue. Muscular Dystrophy is an inherited genetic condition that there is presently no cure for. Although minds remain unaffected, wasted muscles leave the individual physically dependent on others for most, if not all of their daily living needs.

There are many types of Muscular Dystrophy and both women and men can be affected by one of the many types. It is a progressive condition that slowly erodes an individual’s ability to carry out the necessary tasks of daily living. So as time goes on these individuals need more and more assistance doing those things able bodied people take for granted.

Although there is presently no cure, advances in medical care over the last 20 years have extended the life spans of individuals afflicted by the disease. The fact that people are on average living a little longer means keeping the camp experience available to them is of greater importance.

 

 

 

“With A Little Help…”, Inc.    P.O. Box 320243    Franklin, WI  53201    (414)571-0234