Abigail Lloyd, Age 10
Loganville, GA

Home and Family

Abigail is the daughter of Jeri and Ryan Lloyd. She has one sister and one brother as well as 2 dogs and a guinea pig.

Diagnosis

Abigail has Mitochondrial Myopathy. Muscle cells and nerve cells have especially high energy needs, muscular and neurological problems — such as muscle weakness, exercise intolerance, hearing loss, trouble with balance and coordination, seizures and learning deficits — are common features of mitochondrial disease.

Interests

Abigail participates in her school’s drama club. She loves playing softball, singing, acting and drawing.

MDA Activities

Abigail has participated in several MDA events such as the Rockdale Grocery hat contest, the CITGO ‘Fueling Good’ campaign, the DECA convention and also attends summer camp. Abigail has participated in the local goodwill ambassador program for several years.