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15-year-old Sandy resident with Duchenne praises NeuroWorks therapy, says he received mayor's Trailblazer Award
Summary
Damien Benache, 15, spoke during public comment at a Sandy City meeting about living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, the benefits of long-term therapy at NeuroWorks and adaptive recreation; he said he received the mayor's Trailblazer Award.
Damien Benache, a 15-year-old Sandy City resident, described living with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and credited long-term therapy at NeuroWorks with helping him stay active and try adaptive recreation during public comment at a Sandy City meeting.
Benache said the progressive muscle condition has gradually reduced his mobility: “I was born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy. So, basically, what it is is my muscles get weaker over time. Once I lose movement, I can't really get it back.”
He told the meeting that therapy at NeuroWorks,…
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