At eight years old, Lucas was diagnosed with centronuclear myopathy (MTM1), which causes severe muscle and lung weakness and greatly affects his mobility. Because of his disorder, Lucas uses a wheelchair, and relies heavily on his family, especially his mom and dad, Sarah and Arnaud, for support with daily activities including personal care and going up and down stairs.
As Lucas got older, and his disorder progressed, it became more difficult for Sarah to lift him to the bathroom or carry him upstairs to his bedroom. Left with the difficult task of modifying their home in Quebec to meet Lucas’ needs, they registered with Muscular Dystrophy Canada (MDC), who stepped in to support these much-needed renovations.
With support from MDC, Sarah and Arnaud equipped their home with an elevating platform and a power lift, providing Lucas with improved mobility and quality of life.
Through MDC’s life-changing programs, Lucas can now move around his home freely without needing to rely on his family as much. This equipment lets Lucas be more independent and gives his family a break from the physical demands of caring for him.
Your gift today will enable MDC to continue delivering life-changing programs that help families like Lucas, Sarah and Arnaud, enjoy greater independence, and improved quality of life.
Your generosity today means that MDC clients can count on us for supportive programs and services, while we continue to fund research and champion advocacy efforts on their behalf.
Because of you, we can partner with families in your community who need it most.
The gift you make today will change lives.
