IAFF 4143 Visits with MDA Indiana Goodwill Ambassador Tyler Parsons

 

 

Recently the Crawfordsville Professional Firefighters Local 4143 had the pleasure of meeting Indiana’s Goodwill Ambassador Tyler Parsons. Tyler is the 2009 MDA State Goodwill Ambassador for Indiana. He is the 16 year old son of Patrick and Deanna Parson of Whiteland, IN.  Tyler has three brothers, Lance, Payton and Caleb. In September of 2006 Tyler was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia. Tyler loves playing soccer, watching super-hero movies, listening to music, hanging out with friends, and participating in the youth group at his church. As we could tell by meeting with Tyler, he is an awesome individual who loves meeting new people and is always quick to crack a joke. Tyler attends MDA Summer Camp every year and attends the MDA clinic at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis. Tyler also loves to speak at events and has spoken at numerous MDA events throughout the state and is passionate in his mission to spread the word about MDA and its mission to stop neuromuscular diseases. We would like to thank Tyler and his family for taking time out of their busy schedule to come and speak to us about the MDA. After Tyler and his family delivered their message to us, the Crawfordsville Fire Dept. allowed Tyler and his family to take a ride in Crawfordsville Aerial 1. Photos can be viewed in our online Photo Gallery (MDA 2009). Thanks again Tyler for the wonderful message.