2025.05.20_DadRowsForSickSon_16x9_Thumb1.png
When his son needed a $2.2 million treatment, this dad started rowing

Joe Jackson’s son, William, is 6 years old and has Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a disease that can claim the lives of boys and young men. Through the organization Cure Rare Disease, the family found a potential treatment option that comes at a big cost, so Jackson set out to raise some of those funds by rowing 157 miles nonstop through rapids over the course of 31 hours.

2:29 • Source: CNN
Your Health 8 videos
2025.05.20_DadRowsForSickSon_16x9_Thumb1.png
When his son needed a $2.2 million treatment, this dad started rowing
2:29
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Bottle of magnesium pills on pink background
The internet's 'miracle' sleep supplement
02:39
Now playing
• Source: CNN
BananaBread_thumb2.jpg
High cholesterol? Try an affordable egg replacement that packs in the fiber
2:01
Now playing
• Source: CNN
SleepCoach.jpg
Sleep coach to top athletes shares secrets for getting the best rest before a big day
1:54
Now playing
• Source: CNN
2p cnc dr gupta still.jpg
Dr. Sanjay Gupta answers your questions about hormone therapy
5:11
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Jessmina “Minaa B” Archbold.jpg
Are you feeling exhausted? Experiencing burnout? Licensed therapist has some tips
4:27
Now playing
• Source: CNN
Girl and mother reading picture book lying on bed next to two teddy bears
How to help your anxious child sleep, according to 'Inside Out 2' psychologist
2:25
Now playing
• Source: CNN
rfk thumb.jpg
See RFK Jr.'s announcement about 'black box' warnings on hormone therapy treatments
7:25
Now playing
• Source: CNN