Birthday
Aug. 2, 1993

Home & Family
Luke is the son of Brad and Gloria Christie of Due West, S.C. He has two older brothers,
Parker and Spencer, a dog, a cat and goldfish.

Health History
Luke has spinal muscular atrophy type 2, a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes muscle weakness. He uses a power wheelchair for mobility.

School Luke is a sophomore honor student at Dixie High School. He is active in Future Business Leaders of America and Beta Club, is on the yearbook staff, and plans to attend college and have a career in the communications field.

Interests
Country music, public speaking, reading novels, writing, swimming and “hanging out” with friends are just some of Luke’s interests. Luke is a Global Team Leader in the We Are Family Foundation Three Dot Dash Just Peace initiative, a Star-ranked Boy Scout, and acts and volunteers at a community theater.

MDA Role
As MDA National Youth Chairman, Luke spearheads the efforts of thousands of teenagers and young adults who help the Association’s lifesaving mission. He supports MDA through appearances at sponsor and volunteer events and through media interviews.

MDA Activities
Luke served in 2006 and 2007 as MDA’s National Goodwill Ambassador, and appeared
with his family on the Jerry Lewis MDA Labor Day Telethon in 2005, 2006 and 2007 to share his story. Luke also served as the 2008 MDA Harley-Davidson Goodwill Ambassador and three terms (2003-05) as MDA’s South Carolina Goodwill Ambassador.