Eid al-Fitr by Justin Merriman

Muslims join in the celebration of the end of Ramadan with Eid al-Fitr at Flagstaff Hill in Oakland on Wednesday, July 6, 2016.  The Islamic holy month of Ramadan is observed with a month of fasting and commemorates the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad, according to Islamic belief. Eid al-Fitr translates to "festival of the breaking the fast."

Big Butler Fair by Justin Merriman

Troy Stewart of Hilliards gives his son, Jackson, 4, a little help as he rides his donkey, 'Bob Goblin,' in the Pony Under Saddle, 5 and under category, at the Big Butler Fair on Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2016.  Jackson won first place.

Woody Nickel, 11, of Mercer waits to show a cow at the Big Butler Fair on Tuesday afternoon, July 5, 2016.  

Shriner Clowns by Justin Merriman

Shriner Clowns (clockwise from top left) Jerry Sciullo of Lower Burrell, "Dots,"  John Koedel, of Glenshaw, "Bunkey," Ronald Wassel of Creighton, "Jingles," Tom Morrissey of White Oak, "Redd," John Hisiro of Charleroi, "Hissie," and George Edwards of Jefferson Hills, "Little Georgie," photographed at the Big Butler Fair on Tuesday, July 5, 2016.

A Visit with Lord Stanley by Justin Merriman

Dave and Kathy Somerville of Latrobe admire the Stanley Cup during the cup's visit with patients at the Mario Lemieux Center for Blood Cancers at the Hillman Cancer on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. Kathy who was receiving chemotherapy for her pancreatic cancer said, "Coming here for chemo, I wasn't looking forward to it and this made it a good day," speaking about the surprise visit with the cup.

Future Interfaces by Justin Merriman

Carnegie Mellon University PhD students Gierad Laput, 29, left, and Yang Zhang, 26, right, at Future Interfaces Group, in Oakland on Wednesday, June 29, 2016. The two work on human computer interactions with a focus on hardware and sensing including "Electric Friction" and "Skin Track."

Billy's Hope by Justin Merriman

Billy Ellsworth, 15, of Kennedy Township, waits for numbing cream to take effect on his hands before receiving an experimental drug to treat his Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, 

a rare genetic disorder that starves muscles of needed protein and confines most of its sufferers to wheelchairs by the time they reach their teenage years, 

at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC in Lawrenceville on June 22, 2016. He is enrolled in a clinical trial for the drug Eteplirsen, which his mother, Terri, credits with his relatively good condition compared to others his age with the same diagnosis. An FDA advisory committee voted not to approve the drug, and now the FDA is considering whether or not to grant the drug accelerated approval status.

 Dr. Hoda Zakaria Abdel-Hamid examines Billy before receiving an experimental drug treatment at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC.

Billy walks out of the hospital after his treatment. 

Billy eats his breakfast before heading to camp, as his father, Bill, stands in the kitchen of their Kennedy Township home on June 23, 2016.

Bill Ellsworth of Kennedy Township pushes his son, Billy, into the YMCA's Camp AIM at Carlynton Junior/Senior High School in Carnegie on June 23, 2016. Camp AIM is a summer program for young people with physical and cognitive challenges.

Billy sits in his wheelchair at the YMCA's Camp AIM.

Billy sits with camp counselors Ben Retcofsky, 18, of Oakwood, left, and Ryan Dodson, 20, of Bethel Park, center, as they play cards at the camp.

Billy talks with camp counselors Ben Retcofsky, 18, of Oakwood, at the camp.

Ben Retcofsky, 18, of Oakwood, pushes Billy at the camp.

After much coaxing, Billy takes his turn at batting at the camp.

Billy sits in his chair at camp as the day comes to an end.

Terri Ellsworth of Kennedy Township picks up her son, Billy, from camp. To read more about Billy and the drug trial visit 

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