Drew Kirk

Drew Kirk was born with Ostieo Gennisis Imperfecta Type Two. This is more commonly known as Brittle Bone Disease. What this means is that his bones could break very easily especially when he was young. He could fracture a rib just by sneezing. Running, playing and doing th things that most children do every day are very dangerous to Drew.

Luckily though, Drew is a fighter and gets stronger every day with the help of his loving family, his physical therapist, Children’s Miracle Network and many others. Drew and his physical therapist work to strengthen his muscles without hurting his bones. Drew began with swimming exercises to help him with this. In the water he is almost weightless and can do so many things, even walk! Drew has improved so much over the last few years and is now doing therapy at the pediatric gym in Hendrick Center for Rehabilitation. Climbing mountains every day in his journey to his ultimate dream to walk!

Drew is a very courageous and hard working young man who has a great future ahead of him. His mother says that more than anything the therapy is giving him his independence. Drew’s independence does getting stronger everyday. Only Drew’s bones are fragile, his spirit is incredibly strong!