
- John Deere named one of the best global brands
- John Deere Iowa factory celebrates its 100th anniversary
- John Deere encourages children to carry on the tradition of farm life
- University expansion gives John Deere the chance to gain a new facility
- Illinois students become familiar with the most up-to-speed farming equipment
- A tractor museum in North Dakota features unique John Deere tractors
- John Deere antique clock keeps tabs on the company's dedication to farm life
- High school agriculture students get a sample of groundbreaking equipment
- John Deere plays its part in Perryville's Old Timers' Day event
- Renovations are being performed in Moline to maintain the John Deere heritage
Through illness, young boy finds solace in farm life
Posted by Green Fun Store on 1/28/2011
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Though for now he is able to play like kids his age do, the rare genetic illness could hurt his ability to perform even simple tasks in the future. His mother, Amber Myers, told the Green County Daily World that Jude "looks like a normal 4-year-old," but noted that "he can't run and jump like a normal 4-year-old."
Though his parents were shocked at his diagnosis - given by doctors during the holiday season - they assert that their son's resilience is astounding. The rare disease strikes only 1 in every 4,000 children in the U.S., and while the prognosis is not encouraging, his parents say that he continues to live a happy life on their farm, playing with John Deere farm equipment like he always has.
In an effort to raise money to fight the disease, his parents have organized the first annual MDA Central Indiana Muscle Run on March 26 at the Carmel High School Fieldhouse. Those who wish to donate to the cause can check out the family's website and sign up. The web address is: https://www.joinmda.org/indymusclewalk2011/TeamJude.