Noah initially crawled at 8 months and walked at 1.5 years — though he needed a hand to hold and struggled with eating. At age 2, unmistakable symptoms emerged: an unsteady gait, inability to run or jump, stair-climbing difficulties, language delays, and persistent eating challenges.
Today at age 4, Noah demonstrates improving language skills but cannot walk independently and relies on assistive devices. He experiences frequent falls, increasing fatigue, progressive muscle weakness, and requires breathing devices, a feeding tube, orthotic shoes, and regular antibiotic treatments to manage lung infections.
Despite all of this, Noah maintains a remarkably positive outlook. He loves playing with dinosaurs, cars, and excavators, and delights in singing and making people laugh. Staff who care for him describe him as "a cheerful and happy boy, well-liked by other children." In the midst of his medical journey, Noah is simply — joyfully — himself.
