Community Corner
Mitchell Herndon's Journey to Health
The Affton family discusses their son's experiences over the past year and a half as he copes with an unknown illness.
It's been a rough year for Rogers Middle School seventh-grader Mitchell Herndon and his family, but things are definitely looking up.
Last year Mitchell's health began to fail, diminishing his motor skills. With the help of the St. Louis Children's Hospital, Mitchell is able to walk again and attend classes at Rogers.
In a show of support, classmates, teachers and community members during this past weekend's Affton 5 running event toward the Herndon family and the hospital.
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View photos from the Affton 5 event!
But the road to recovery wasn't always so positive. Mitchell's illness has never been diagnosed and several attempts at treatment failed, KSDK reports.
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"I have to take care of him. It's like my child. I have to make sure that he gets better and I will do whatever I need to do to make him better," Dr. Soe Mar told KSDK.
Watch the KSDK report to see what Mitchell's family and doctor have to say about his treatment.
Previous stories:
- The Affton 5 Run: Middle Schoolers Organize Charity Race
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