‘Doctors said he may never walk’: UAE mum to ride 150km by camel for son with rare disorder

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A mother based in the UAE is preparing to ride 150 kilometres by camel to raise awareness and support for her son, who lives with a rare disorder. Doctors once told her the boy might never walk, a prognosis that reshaped the family's life from the beginning. Against those warnings he has kept moving, and his determination is what drives her on the long trek. Covering that distance on camelback means days in the saddle and a serious test of endurance. Plans call for the ride to put rare disorders in the spotlight, conditions that often go undiagnosed or misunderstood for years. Funds connected to the effort are expected to support care and research tied to her son's condition. Stories like hers tend to resonate with other families raising children with rare conditions. The ride's dates and route were not spelled out, but preparations are clearly under way.

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