Jake is a a 17 year old Senior at Hudson High School. He loves the stage and being a part of Drama Society at school, his most recent roll was Harry Bright in Mamma Mia. He is a “Czar" as a Drama Officer, collaborating with the other officers to strengthen the drama program and help plan the theatre season. He was in the National Junior Honor Society and has finished a Triathlon with both his Mom & Dad. Jake will be adding “author” to his resume with a children's book coming out later this year, and will be featured in a book about inspirational people. Jake appeared on Dr. Phil earlier this year, to show that with adversity you can still find the positive. You can find him at the host stand of a local restaurant (pre Covid) greeting the guests and getting them seated. Jake helps his family run The 4 Jake’s Sake Charitable Foundation, which helps others living with Duchenne make their homes accessible. He has spoken at many events about his life with Duchenne as a patient advocate. Despite living with Duchenne, Jake lives a positive and wonderful life. His motto is “Don’t live the diagnosis, live the life”.