Riding the Absa Cape Epic With Pompe Disease: The Story No One Sees
WHY IT MATTERS
This story demonstrates that people living with Pompe disease can pursue athletic goals and extreme physical challenges, which may inspire patients and help caregivers understand what's possible with proper management.
Bruce Campbell, who has Pompe disease, competed in the Absa Cape Epic, a major mountain biking race. This article shares the hidden challenges he faced during the race that most people don't see. It shows what it's like to push your body to its limits while managing a rare muscle disease.
Ride along with Pompe disease contributor Bruce Campbell on the Tour de France of mountain biking. In part 2: the struggle behind the race. The post Riding the Absa Cape Epic With Pompe Disease: The Story No One Sees appeared first on Rare Disease Advisor