Luke Christie did such an incredible and inspiring job in 2008 that Harley-Davidson® is honored to have him return as the MDA Harley-Davidson Goodwill Ambassador in 2009.  Luke’s energy and enthusiasm showed no bounds as he attended many 105th Anniversary celebrations and MDA fundraising events across the country in 2008 to spread the MDA message of hope.

“Luke is an amazing young man and we’re grateful to him and his family that he will continue to represent MDA at Harley-Davidson and Harley Owners Group [ [H.O.G.] events,” said Jim McCaslin, President and Chief Operating Officer, Harley-Davidson Motor Company.

In addition, Luke will serve as MDA’s National Youth Chairman, a role that will see him spearhead the efforts of thousands of teenagers and young adults who support MDA's lifesaving mission. He will promote MDA through appearances at sponsor and volunteer events and media interviews.

 Luke is an articulate 15-year old and sophomore honor student at Dixie High School in Due West, S.C.  He’s a “news specialist” for the school newspaper and involved in the Junior Beta Club, which is a national honor society. Luke enjoys listening to country music, reading novels, writing, swimming and hanging out with friends.  He’s a Star-ranked Boy Scout and acts and works as a production assistant for the local community theatre.

Luke has spinal muscular atrophy type 2, a progressive neuromuscular disease that causes weakness in the muscles of the arms, legs and torso.