David Leal By carauz Jun 21, 1981 David is born. Apr 14, 1986 Davis is diagnosed with Muscular Dystrophy. Oct 27, 1989 David loses ability to walk. Apr 20, 2000 David loses ability to draw. Dec 6, 2011 David meets Corrine and she begins to type his manuscript. Jan 22, 2012 David meets Alphonso and he begins to illustrate the novel.