The Nathan Ride for Hope was established in 2010 after my son Nathan was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD).
DMD is one of nine types of Muscular Dystrophy, a group of genetic, degenerative diseases affecting volunteer muscles.
The first symptoms that occur are: generalized weakness and muscle wasting of the hips, legs, thighs, pelvic area, shoulders, harms, hands. Eventually it will affect all other voluntary muscles such as the heart and breathing muscles. Survival is rare beyond the early 20′s. Currently, there is no cure.
Since Nathan’s diagnosis, we have made it our mission to do all we can to help our son and the many other families afflicted by this deadly disease.
With your help, support and love, we know a cure will be found for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Your participation and donation to this worthy cause is appreciated beyond belief. And, if a cure is not found within Nathan’s lifetime, we hope that the funds raised will be used to continue on in the hope of finding a cure, so other families with diagnosed children feel “hope” that this disease can be conquered!
We hope that you will join us in our quest to find a Cure!
