CHARLIE'S LAKE explores a year in the life of Jon Whitmer, a man with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. With a sharp wit and an insatiable sense of adventure, Jon loves nothing more than a good road trip to keep things in perspective. But despite this incredible optimism, the realities of his muscle wasting disease leave Jon waking each day not knowing what new challenges will arise or how he's going to handle them. CHARLIE'S LAKE follows Jon as he and his family wrestle with the unexpected, and reflect on what makes the fight worthwhile.—Anonymous

Surviving Muscular Dystrophy, Jon Whitmer turns 30, defying the life expectancy he received as a child. He reflects on love, the impact his life has had on those around him and his hope for a future. During a trip to Charlie's Lake, his favorite fishing hole, Jon reveals what about the place reminds him of the things that are most important in his life. He has great memories of his visits and takes solace knowing the lake will always be there.—brudrin