Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy revels in ‘dream’ visit to aviation centres

Hong Kong teenager Chen Tsz-kin, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, was unfazed by the threat of stormy weather on Sunday as he embarked on a much-awaited visit to two aviation companies with his friends.

The 16-year-old was diagnosed with the incurable condition at 1½ years old, telling the Post in an earlier interview in May that doctors had informed him that those with the condition lived on average to just 18. His story touched readers, some of whom reached out to voice encouragement or support.

Tsz-kin has not let his health hold him back from organising the visit, including planning what to see, how to get there and inviting his friends, who are also wheelchair users.

“It’s been a successful trip. I’ve always wanted to organise special outings to take my friends with me so that we’re exposed to more things,” he said.

“It’s like a dream come true.”

He said that helping organise the activity also gave him a sense of achievement.