How Duchenne Became My Unlikely Companion and Lifelong Partner in Crime
“You’ve got a friend in me.” The title of my favorite Disney theme song, by Randy Newman, has never had greater significance for me. The last thing I would’ve expected to be my…
Duchenne: Shalom's Lifelong Partner-in-Crime — Shalom Lim Ern Rong
Shalom Lim is a University of Liverpool graduate, having completed an honors bachelor’s degree in criminology and security in July 2021. Born with Duchenne muscular dystrophy and diagnosed at 4 months old in 1996, he is currently based in the Eastern part of Singapore. His hope for his column is to advocate for the health and well-being of the muscular dystrophy community in Southeast Asia.
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As I reflect on life with Duchenne MD, I feel vindicated
Two weeks ago, I stood on stage at the Fullerton Hotel Singapore to receive a Study U.K. Alumni Award for “exceptional efforts in driving inclusion and positive change in society.” The British high commissioner…
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