Bruce Campbell

Bruce is an advocate for Pompe disease. Confined to a wheelchair with complete paralysis, and being told he would never walk again, set Bruce in literal motion to engage in a range of sports and fitness practices to combat the disease. As owner of Aspire LiveFit coaching academy in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, Bruce uses his passion to LiveFit to create awareness of Pompe disease and inspire others.

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Patient Perspectives, Pompe Columns

Managing My Rare Disease Is a Life-Changing Daily Process Most Never See

Bruce Campbell

May 24, 2022

Being rare not only means you learn to perform new techniques and skills but also that the people around you may have to alter their lives to assist you.

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The Importance of Sharing Your Rare Disease Story

Bruce Campbell

May 4, 2022

I feel so strongly about being an activist for Pompe disease, my rare disease.

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Battling Pompe Disease Made More Stressful by Medical Coverage Red Tape

Bruce Campbell

April 6, 2022

The endless question I ask myself every year is why must I prove that my disease has not magically disappeared.

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This Pompe Patient Is Not Afraid to Challenge Expectations

Bruce Campbell

March 25, 2022

After being diagnosed with Pompe disease 6 years ago, I was advised to not push my body at all and to stop most of the sports I was attempting to do.

Legs and feet of joggers, running a marathon

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The Battle Against Pompe Disease Has Many Fronts

Bruce Campbell

March 18, 2022

After my diagnosis of Pompe disease, I did not think that I would be able to do what I loved most.

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Pompe Patients: Don’t Be a Victim of Your Disease

Bruce Campbell

March 8, 2022

The truth is, I won’t live a normal life, but that does not mean I cannot live my best life.

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Make Rare Disease Day a Path to a Better, Healthier Life

Bruce Campbell

February 24, 2022

On this Rare Disease Day, I encourage everyone to climb that mountain, swim across that river, catch that wave. Do not be just a spectator.

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Pompe Disease Doesn’t Need to Define You

Bruce Campbell

February 7, 2022

By trying to reach out and be open about my Pompe disease, I have had many others open up to me about struggles they are going through or trying to manage.

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The Role Family, Friends Play in the Life of a Pompe Disease Patient

Bruce Campbell

January 24, 2022

I believe it is important to share with others what I went through in trying to find a diagnosis for my condition.

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Daily Nutrition and Support on the Long Road From Diagnosis to Living With Pompe

Bruce Campbell

January 14, 2022

Pompe disease columnist Bruce Campbell discusses issues related to the long road from symptoms to diagnosis and the importance of nutritional practices.

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