Alec Chapman races on a track in his adapted bike.

Alec Chapman loves being on his high school track team.

2024 Quest Media Photo Contest Winners

By Stephanie Bigler-Lisch | Monday, November 18, 2024

Thank you to everybody who entered the 2024 Quest Media Photo Contest. We received great photos from all around the neuromuscular disease community and are excited to share this year’s winner and three runners-up.

Triumph on the Track

Alec Chapman loves being on his high school track team.

Congratulations to Alec Chapman, 18, of Perry, Michigan, a runner-up in the 2024 Quest Media Photo Contest. This photo is special to Alec, who lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy because, after transferring schools due to bullying, he found comfort and camaraderie by joining the track team.

“It felt good to be part of a team,” Alec shares. “I thank my coach for getting me involved and the team for helping me be part of the team.” Participating in track has helped Alec discover the joys of teamwork and personal achievement and improved his overall well-being and confidence.

Brotherly Bond

Three young adult men stand on a sandy beach in front of the ocean at sunset.

Rebecka Croxall’s three sons – Hunter, 23, Logan, 29, and Tyler, 18 –enjoy their favorite beach at South Lake Tahoe in California.

Congratulations to Rebecka Croxall of Carson City, Nevada, a runner-up in the 2024 Quest Media Photo Contest. She took this photo of – Hunter, 23, Logan, 29, and Tyler, 18 – who all live with Becker muscular dystrophy (BMD), enjoying their favorite beach at South Lake Tahoe in California. “Their resilience is inspiring as they face life’s challenges with joy and adaptability,” Rebecka says. “I’m grateful for their strong brotherly bond and the love and support they share.”

In Harmony

Jeffrey Gibler sits in a wheelchair playing the harmonica while his young grandson stands at his feet while watching and listening.

Jeffrey Gibler shares a special bond with his grandson.

Congratulations to Jeffrey Gibler, 64, of Vail, Arizona, a runner-up in the 2024 Quest Media Photo Contest. This photo, taken by Jeffrey’s wife, Wendy, shows Jeffrey sharing a special bond with their grandson, now 3.

“One of his favorite fun things to do with me is to go for rides on my wheelchair,” says Jeffrey, who lives with facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy (FSHD). “On this ride, I noticed a harmonica on the keyboard stand and stopped and began to play it. As you can see by his expression, he was mesmerized by the sound of the music.” This story beautifully shows how music can unite generations.