"Living with Muscular Dystrophy" by Bryan Arnold

Bryan Arnold of Anchorage, Alaska, educates people about his degenerative disease, Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD). During his junior year of high school, he produced this movie about living with DMD. It is now shown in schools statewide and Bryan hopes to extend his advocacy reach beyond Alaska to the rest of the country.

Because of his work, Bryan received a 2009 Yes I Can! Award (self-advocacy category) from the Council for Exceptional Children. The award was presented to him on April 3 at the CEC 2009 Convention & Expo in Seattle.

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Yes I Can
• muscular dystrophy
• DMD
• Bryan Arnold
• CEC

[lluviacordero]

Just want you to know that I am a nursing student at Del Mar college and we had to do an assignment that included finding a video about someone with cancer,cystic fibrosis, muscular dystrophy etc, And my friend Joe found your video and he posted it on on our discussion board on line. And all I have to say to you is that you inspire me to be a better person in life and hopefully a better futue nurse.

p.s. College is lots of fun so keep up the faith my friend

[dee1kouknow]

so inspirering...

[MinecraftReality1]

this guy is awesome. dude great job

[theoriginalmuppetpie]

Great video, very inspiring. I have LGMD...

[2175oxted]

Good luck to you Brian. Really enjoyed your video.

[singhmahendrarajsing]

Very encouraging, i love and salute his bravery

[zoraxzora]

I love your video Brian just keep on, you are one very great kid,keep it up.....you must be strong man.

[Marty88McFly1]

Thanks for sharing man. Both my younger brothers have Beckers MD. Your very courageous for sharing your story.

[Htown20XX]

There are different types of MD. i have a disease called mg its a type of muscular dystrophy but its not lethal its intermittent my immune system irritates the motor neurons. What happens is sometimes i feel weak but not really and have trouble releasing my grip its mostly right when i wake up but its not disabling.

[macnz87]

Thanks for your insight in the great video! You seem like a cool, very brave young man.

[armartin9]

Your video is so inspirational and a big help. My son is 11 and has Duchenne Muscular Dystophy. It is good to get a view of someone just like him and it helps understand what to expect. Keep up the good work.

[xiaomeng0616]

Hi Bryan, I'm an international student from China. My name is Xiaomeng Sun. I have been struggling with life a lot recently. I complained about all the little things and thought life sucks. Untill I watched your video. Bryan I like your attitude! the attitude about not giving up, always have a hope. Life is so amazing and all we need to do is to enjoy it. Thank you for making this video. I like life more because of your video!!!! keep it up!