Generation Grit: Challenges in his life spur him to give back to society

Shalom Lim, 24, lives with a debilitating disease that will eventually claim his life. But he has never given up on his quest to excel in his studies, and hopes to help others as a counsellor. This is the latest in a series on millennials who persevere against tremendous odds.

Mr Shalom Lim suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a degenerative muscular disease. The 24-year-old has published a book of artworks to raise funds for others like him and is currently pursuing a degree.
Mr Shalom Lim calls his mother, Mrs Grace Lim, his pillar of strength, saying: "My mum is my rock. Without her, I would have never come this far." Mrs Lim describes her son as a caring and compassionate person, and a child who has brought her "a lot
Mr Shalom Lim calls his mother, Mrs Grace Lim, his pillar of strength, saying: "My mum is my rock. Without her, I would have never come this far." Mrs Lim describes her son as a caring and compassionate person, and a child who has brought her "a lot of joy". ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI
Theresa Tan
Senior Social Affairs Correspondent
Updated
Aug 05, 2020, 06:43 AM
Published
Aug 05, 2020, 05:00 AM
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Mr Shalom Lim, 24, has seen his body robbed of its abilities, one after another.

He was just three months old when he was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a rare genetic disease in which muscles progressively weaken and waste away.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on August 05, 2020, with the headline Generation Grit: Challenges in his life spur him to give back to society. Subscribe

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