Meet Omar! Always learning about history and the world around him, he loves to read and build Legos. At a very young age, Omar began experiencing difficulty walking, which left his mom worried. After numerous tests, Omar was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, an inherited disease that causes progressive muscle weakness and degeneration. Despite the challenges Omar faces, his mom describes him as a strong and thankful kiddo, often taking advantage and looking for positives rather than the negative with his disability.
Omar’s mom, Mayela reached out W4K to receive help in purchasing a light weight power wheelchair because he has outgrown his current chair and experiences pressure sores from the ill-fitting chair. The family’s, vehicle cannot accommodate a heavy power chair, so purchasing a light weight chair is very important to maintain mobility for Omar. Please be a sponsor for Omar!