Kyle Baker Aged 10, Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Hi Everyone my name is Roseleen, we have set up this fund for Kyle Baker aged 10.

Kyle was diagnosed in November at the age of 6 years with a terminal illness called Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. Kyle is know 10 years old and depends on his wheelchair. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare muscle disorder but it is one of the most frequent genetic conditions affecting approximately 1 in 3,500 male births worldwide. It is usually recognized between three and six years of age. DMD is characterized by weakness and wasting (atrophy) of the muscles of the pelvic area followed by the involvement of the shoulder muscles. As the disease progresses, muscle weakness and atrophy spread to affect the trunk and forearms and gradually progress to involve additional muscles of the body. In addition, the calves appear enlarged in most patients. The disease is progressive and most affected individuals require a wheelchair by the teenage years. Serious life-threatening complications may ultimately develop including disease of the heart muscle (cardiomyopathy) and breathing (respiratory) difficulties.

Kyle goes to school in St Malachys in Edenmore he is in 4th class and is a big big big football fan, he supports Liverpool football club. Unfortunately Kyle’s legs are starting to give up and Kyle is now relying more on the use of his wheelchair. Kyle has recently joined a PowerSoccer football club called M&F United in Blanchardstown.

We would love to raise the funds for Kyle's family to have transport to bring Kyle around to all his sport events, school runs & and special occasions.

This would help Kyle & his family have the freedom to create wonderful memories please donate as little or big as you can so we all can make Kyles dreams come true please share to everyone all around the world, we all can make this happen love Roseleen