Adam runs with a smile on his face
Adam Todd has made a name for himself in the world of running. No small feat, given the obstacles he faces in everyday living.
The 14-year-old has Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, a rare form of epilepsy that causes multiple types of seizures resulting in developmental delays and cognitive impairment.
Finding the right course of treatment has been a struggle for his parents, Dale and Sara Todd of Cedar Rapids, but one almost miraculous form of therapy has been found on the running trail.
"His epilepsy doctor in Chicago told us, 'I can't give you any medication that's better than running,'" Sara Todd said. "He almost went a year without a seizure - April to April. It's good for him physically, mentally and emotionally."
