Help make birthday bright for MD patient!

MARIETTA, Ga. (WDEF) – We have a way for you to make an upcoming birthday very special for one Georgia boy.

His name is Chase Howard, and he’s a 3rd grader at LaBelle Elementary School in Marietta, Georgia.

Chase has a form of Muscular Dystrophy.

His life expectancy is only about 25 years old so his family likes to make every day count.

His 10th birthday is coming up on September 19th.

And he wants lots of birthday cards.

So, if you can, send chase a Birthday card to:

Chase Howard
2318 Zelma Court
Marietta, GA 30060

From WebMD:

What Is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?

Muscular dystrophies are a group of diseases that make muscles weaker and less flexible over time. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is the most common type. It’s caused by flaws in the gene that controls how the body keeps muscles healthy.

The disease almost always affects boys, and symptoms usually begin early in childhood. Children with DMD have a hard time standing up, walking, and climbing stairs. Many eventually need wheelchairs to get around. They can also have heart and lung problems.

Although there isn’t a cure, the outlook for people with DMD is better than it has ever been. Years ago, children with the disease usually didn’t live beyond their teens. Today, they live well into their 30s, and sometimes into their 40s and 50s. There are therapies that can ease symptoms, and researchers are looking for new ones, as well.