Covert electric Muscle Dream surprises 8yr-old DMD boy courtesy of Tesla

Posted on July 26th, 2019

‘Mum’s the word’! Last Sat 20th July 2019, something wonderful happened, a surprise that a mother had kept ‘quiet’ from her beautiful 8yr-old son (no mean feat!) for nearly four weeks, a magical Muscle Dream that literally ‘unfolded’ in front of her son’s eyes or should we say the Falcon Wing doors of a terrific ‘blue’ Model X 6-seater P100D Tesla car!

Pictured above: 8yr-old Muscle Dream beneficiary Mitchell, now a fully-fledged Muscle Warrior

An experience that will live long in the memories of those who directly supported and indirectly witnessed what was a ‘unique reveal’ on the gravel driveway outside the front door of a stunning 5* hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. The culmination of nearly a month of meticulous planning resulted in not just an exquisite lunch in a private setting overlooking rolling hills, the celebratory ‘blue’ balloons and the individually hand tied lavender stems precisely laid on ‘blue’ napkins or the VIP behind-the-scenes tour of the kitchens but… a cherished memory rooted in a powerful shared experience.

Imagine how you would feel if having enjoyed that lunch with your family and having spent some time familiarizing yourself with said ‘blue’ car unlike anything else on the road, distinctive, whisper-quiet and quick, a seriously cool set of wheels and a sci-fi panoramic windscreen to doors that ‘uplift’ for you, a car that gives its occupants things that other cars just don’t have… and you were 8yrs-old, and your favourite colour was ‘blue’ and you were obsessed with all things Tesla… and at the end of that amazing day, the keys of the car were handed over to your mum (the nominated driver!)… and guess what, it’s yours for the weekend! A priceless reaction, an intake of breath, the expected ‘really, you’re kidding’ observations, a massive grin, high-fives all round… you get the picture!

Pictured above: Mitchell seated in car and his younger brother, 5yr-old Freddie, saluting!

It’s true what they say that some memories are more than just heart-warming; they’re totally unforgettable, and this was no exception! The idea that a personalised experience, if well executed, can be ‘transformational’ lies at the heart of everything we strive to achieve; as a small charity rooted in family values, we need support so we can reduce the growing wait-list of nominations and do more.

And sometimes saying thank you to those who have helped feels inadequate – suffice to say that the charity’s Muscle Warrior tribal spirit is thriving! The attributes of kindness, generosity and goodwill shown by those who supported this unique Muscle Dream, have enabled a young boy and his family to come together and share a moment in time filled with joy.

What makes it all the more humbling is when that mum whose son is living with a progressive, life-limiting condition called Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) sends several messages back to the charity simply saying that her son had “the best weekend ever”, and “you really have given my little family the boost we desperately needed” and “I will forever be grateful”, our mission is complete and the gift that gives on giving, our community of supporters… await the next challenge!

Remember, mum’s the word : )

With nearly 1 million views, the charity’s dedicated online Flickr Channel is a visual testimony of our charity’s work and impact – click HERE to see and share Mitchell’s official Tesla Muscle Dream photo album… as we say, that’s the #powerof657

The Muscle Help Foundation
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