Nick Larkin is a Channel 5 A+ Student

Posted by John Campbell on February 23, 2010

Nick Larkin with his mom Lauren Ferrari and Assistant Principal Connie Varoudakis

Nick Larkin is an 18 year old High School student from Danvers, MA. He is a typical high school senior; he has tons of friends and looks forward to graduating with them this June. The only difference between Nick and his friends, however, is that Nick has a form of muscular dystrophy: Duchenne (DMD). DMD is the most common fatal genetic disorder diagnosed during childhood today. It is a progressive neuromuscular disorder that affects mostly boys, and causes the loss of muscle function and independence. At 18 years old, Nick is wheelchair bound. Despite his disorder, Nick maintains a positive attitude and is an inspiration to all who know him.

Nick was recently nominated as a channel five A+ student by Danvers High School’s assistant Principal Connie Varoudakis. This channel 5 segment profiles high school students who, despite adverse circumstances have excelled academically. Channel 5 news recently came to Nick’s high school and followed him around to see what a typical day at school is like for this brave 18 year old. You can watch his segment on thebostonchannel.com website here: http://tinyurl.com/ya5w5yv

Nick is featured in our Documentary “10th Gear JettRide: 3800 Miles to a Cure”. In the documentary, we hear first hand from Nick how he feels about his disorder, and the daily struggles he and his family face. He explains the first time he realized the extent of his disorder, and how he has since learned to accept it and continue living with a positive attitude. This film, although heartbreaking at times, is truly inspirational, and has touched all who have seen it. The Jett Foundation will be hosting a showing of this inspiring film at Danvers High School on March 10, 2010, at 9:15am for Nick and his entire senior class.

watch the trailer here: http://tinyurl.com/yeg2c8x