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Isaac

Isaac's mom became concerned that something was wrong when, as a baby, he was not reaching typical developmental milestones.

At eight-months-old, Isaac was referred to the IWK where he was diagnosed with a rare form of congenital muscular dystrophy – a neuromuscular disease that impacts every muscle in his body.

Isaac, IWK Patient

The IWK is a big part of our lives. We’d be lost without them.

~Sarah, Isaac’s mom

Thanks to the incredibly generosity of donors, Isaac has access to leading-edge equipment and the expertise of IWK care teams – all working together to help him live a fulfilling life.

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