STEPHENSON COUNTY, Ill. (WTVO) — A boy battling a genetic disease in Stephenson County has found healing through nature and is hoping to spread his joy to others.
9-year-old Bennett Hassler and his brother were both diagnosed with Charcot-Marie-Tooth (CMT) disease, a neurological disorder that affects the nerves, often resulting in smaller, weaker muscles.
His mother, Jenni, said CMT also affects Bennett’s ability to enjoy the outdoors…