Riding the Absa Cape Epic With Pompe Disease: The Decision to Take on the Impossible
WHY IT MATTERS
This story demonstrates that people living with Pompe disease can maintain active lifestyles and pursue challenging physical goals, which may inspire patients to discuss realistic exercise options with their care team.
Bruce Campbell, who has Pompe disease, is competing in the Absa Cape Epic, one of the world's toughest mountain biking races. Despite living with a rare muscle disease that affects his strength and endurance, he decided to take on this extreme athletic challenge. His story shows how people with rare diseases can push their limits and achieve goals they set for themselves.
Ride along with Pompe disease contributor Bruce Campbell as he takes on the Tour de France of mountain biking. The post Riding the Absa Cape Epic With Pompe Disease: The Decision to Take on the Impossible appeared first on Rare Disease Advisor