Dick and Josephine Weil's adopted son Gabe was diagnosed with Duchenne's muscular dystrophy, leaving him wheelchair bound by age 10 and requiring full-time care by his teenage years. Despite the grim prognosis, Gabe aimed to earn a college degree, a feat few with his condition achieved. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis in 2013, only to be told he'd been misdiagnosed and could live into his 50s. This news prompted Gabe to reevaluate his life, setting new goals and overcoming obstacles as he continued to manifest his dreams, becoming a symbol of human perseverance and shared humanity.
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A young man with muscular dystrophy is defying medical expectations, as a new diagnosis reveals he may live into his 50s, challenging his initial prognosis of a shorter life expectancy.
