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Friends for Life

By Brendan Conroy*

CAMP FOOTPRINT WAS THE WEEK OF A
LIFETIME! My brother Brody and I both have CMT2A,
but before camp we never really knew anyone else who has
it. Meeting other people with CMT made a huge impact on
me because I know we are not alone and there are others
who understand our struggles.

In the past I have had to use a wheelchair, but with lots
of physical therapy I am walking independently again.
I have neuropathy and bouts of dystonia, which means
that my muscles move without my telling them to, but
thankfully that is being controlled with medication.
There were so many fun activities at camp. My favorite
thing was the high ropes course. I also enjoyed doing the
zip line. Both were challenging, but lots of thrilling fun!
My brother’s favorite thing was taking a walk in the dark
of night, when we had to depend on other senses to make
it through. That was awesome. We both loved going swim-
ming every night. The water was amazing and so relaxing.
Camp came to an end in no time, leaving us with fantas-
tic memories. One of the best things I took away with me
were the friends I made. We stay in touch and I hope to see
them next year.

*Brendan, 18, is from Pennsylvania

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