Landen was diagnosed with Juvenile Dermatomyositis in August of 2018. What started out as a rash (we assumed he touched something while camping) soon spread to all the boney joints on his body. Shortly after the rash had spread  the muscle weakness started. It was then that his pictures were sent to Seattle Childrens where they "unofficially" diagnosed him with JDM. We were sent over there and officially diagnosed. He started an aggressive treatment (3 days in the hospital getting IV steroids and IVIG to help stop the disease from damaging his little body further).  He is doing very well on his current medications however there is still a long way to a full recovery. 

We're participating in Walk Strong to Cure JM. All proceeds benefit Cure JM Foundation, a non-profit dedicated to finding a cure for Juvenile Myositis, a life-threatening disease which causes the body’s own immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues. It can affect virtually any system of the body, the heart, lungs, skin, muscles, and more. And there is no cure....YET!

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