Noel was born with a rare and serious muscle disease, DMD. From a very young age, his parents sensed that his journey would be more difficult than that of other children. He was not able to develop like his peers: climbing and standing up on his own was a huge challenge for him. He fell often, and as parents, each fall struck a chord. Within two years, both his legs were broken, yet he tried to stand up again and again.
9 years old today Her disease has progressed and she can hardly lift her arms, but her smile, her perseverance and her will to live give us strength every day. She never complains. She fights quietly, bears hardships patiently and teaches us what true courage is.
