When Charley Seckler was 3 years old, everyone seemed to notice his big, strong calves. “People always said, ‘Charley, you’re gonna be a soccer player,’ ” his mom, Tracy Seckler, tells People.
But when Charley’s pediatrician said he might have muscular dystrophy, Tracy began to connect the dots. The concerned mother went online and saw videos of other kids who had her son’s same big calves, and they were all using their hands to push themselves off the floor – just like her son did. She knew instantly that Charley had Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Dmd).
Duchenne is a rare, progressive,...
But when Charley’s pediatrician said he might have muscular dystrophy, Tracy began to connect the dots. The concerned mother went online and saw videos of other kids who had her son’s same big calves, and they were all using their hands to push themselves off the floor – just like her son did. She knew instantly that Charley had Duchenne muscular dystrophy (Dmd).
Duchenne is a rare, progressive,...
- 8/31/2017
- by Wendy Grossman Kantor
- PEOPLE.com
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