Owen's brave battle with Leukemia and Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Be touched by the incredible resilience of four-year old Owen Watson — confronting immense adversity with remarkable courage and strength.
We knew Owen was one in a billion the moment we laid eyes on him…
On May 2, 2020, at exactly 2:02 pm, we welcomed a little guy with bright blue eyes that were full of curiosity from day one.
As Owen grew, his personality only got more vivid. Patient, determined, and so full of love, he’s the kind of kid who won’t let you forget a promise.
His stubborn streak, matched by his focus, means he’s unstoppable once he sets his mind to something.
But then, one day, we noticed a lump…
Owen's combined diagnosis' is extremely rare.
The rarity of cases like this comes down to how uncommon it is for both conditions to happen at the same time, combined with the fact that if there is other cases, they’re not widely reported in any medical literature. This makes his treatment plan even trickier since Owen's leukemia treatments could actually make his DMD worse.
What is B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Luekemia?
B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL) is a type of cancer that starts in the blood and bone marrow. It happens when the body produces too many abnormal white blood cells that can’t do their job right. This throws everything off, making it harder to fight infections, transport oxygen, or control bleeding.
What is Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy?
Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) is a condition that causes muscles to weaken and lose function over time. It mostly affects boys and happens because of a genetic issue that disrupts the protein muscles need to stay strong. As kids with DMD get older, everyday tasks like walking, breathing, and even heart function deteriorate.
Read Owen’s Journal
Written from the perspective of Owen’s parents, Devin and Melissa Watson
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