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Who Is This About?
When I meet people like Kyle Cox, more often then not, I am able to grasp a new understanding of the value that life has. For those of you that don't know Kyle, here is a few things that you should know.
Kyle was diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy 13 years ago at the age of 7. When he was diagnosed, the doctors told him that he wouldn't live to see the age of 20. Upon diagnosis, it wasn't long before Kyle became confined to a chair as means of transportation. This past December, Kyle was able to celebrate his 20th birthday.
I was able to get to know Kyle during his BYX pledgeship semester in Fall 2015. The thing that stuck out to me the most, about Kyle, was his willingness and passion to help others in any way that he could. I quickly realized that he doesn't let his circumstances define who he is as a person.
What Are We Doing?
22 actives members of Texas A&M's BYX chapter will be riding in the MS150 this April - in support of Kyle Cox. Our goal in this entire process is not to make a name for ourselves, our chapter, or BYX as a whole, but to give back to a young man that has given so much to us in the 6 months that we have known him.
There is no cure for Kyle's disease. After talking with him, I have found out that there isn't a whole lot of money that is directed toward research to find a cure. Our goal as a chapter is to match every dollar that we raise for the MS150 (22 riders must raise a minimum of $400 for MS to ride; $8,800).
LET'S EXCEED THE GOAL AND RAISE $10,000!
All proceeds will be given to the foundation of Kyle's choice.
About Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a form of muscular dystrophy. It worsens quickly. Other muscular dystrophies (including Becker's muscular dystrophy) get worse much more slowly.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.
Because of the way the disease is inherited, it usually affects boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in about 1 out of every 3,600 male infants.
There is no known cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Life is precious. Make it matter.
When I meet people like Kyle Cox, more often then not, I am able to grasp a new understanding of the value that life has. For those of you that don't know Kyle, here is a few things that you should know.
Kyle was diagnosed with Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy 13 years ago at the age of 7. When he was diagnosed, the doctors told him that he wouldn't live to see the age of 20. Upon diagnosis, it wasn't long before Kyle became confined to a chair as means of transportation. This past December, Kyle was able to celebrate his 20th birthday.
I was able to get to know Kyle during his BYX pledgeship semester in Fall 2015. The thing that stuck out to me the most, about Kyle, was his willingness and passion to help others in any way that he could. I quickly realized that he doesn't let his circumstances define who he is as a person.
What Are We Doing?
22 actives members of Texas A&M's BYX chapter will be riding in the MS150 this April - in support of Kyle Cox. Our goal in this entire process is not to make a name for ourselves, our chapter, or BYX as a whole, but to give back to a young man that has given so much to us in the 6 months that we have known him.
There is no cure for Kyle's disease. After talking with him, I have found out that there isn't a whole lot of money that is directed toward research to find a cure. Our goal as a chapter is to match every dollar that we raise for the MS150 (22 riders must raise a minimum of $400 for MS to ride; $8,800).
LET'S EXCEED THE GOAL AND RAISE $10,000!
All proceeds will be given to the foundation of Kyle's choice.
About Duchennes Muscular Dystrophy
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is a form of muscular dystrophy. It worsens quickly. Other muscular dystrophies (including Becker's muscular dystrophy) get worse much more slowly.
Duchenne muscular dystrophy is caused by a defective gene for dystrophin (a protein in the muscles). However, it often occurs in people without a known family history of the condition.
Because of the way the disease is inherited, it usually affects boys. Duchenne muscular dystrophy occurs in about 1 out of every 3,600 male infants.
There is no known cure for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Life is precious. Make it matter.