Benjamin
At just 3 years old, Ben was diagnosed with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD), a progressive condition that weakens his muscles over time. For years, his family traveled 8 hours to @Cincinnati Children’s Hospital for expert care—until they found a team closer to home at Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. Now 14, Ben’s mobility has declined, but his resilience remains strong. With the support of his care team, he recently became one of the first patients to receive a commercial dose of Elevidys, a
