Vincent and I are officially registered for the Walk to Defeat Duchenne. Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) is a rare genetic disease that primarily affects boys. It is caused by the absence of dystrophin, a protein that protects muscles from damage. Without it, muscles progressively weaken over time, impacting mobility, heart and respiratory function, and aspects of cognitive development. There is still no cure. This walk directly supports research, clinical advancements, an

For those who may be new here: my son Vincent is 14 and lives with Duchenne muscular dystrophy —a terminal, progressive muscle disease. Our family is using the Pokémon hobby as a vehicle to fund an accessible future for him, and to prove that this space can carry real meaning beyond cardboard. This past weekend, Collectopia took place—an event shaped by care, intention, and a deep respect for the trading card community. Jesse Peng created something special there: the TCG H

As we move into the new year, we had plans in place that were meant to help shape and strengthen the reach of our mission. Unfortunately, those plans couldn’t be coordinated in time. When accessibility needs intersect with travel, scheduling, and logistics, everything has to align precisely—and this time, it didn’t. Because of that, we’ve had to readjust our path forward. The mission continues, but the reality behind the scenes is that filming and editing remain ongoing chall

December is officially our “off-content” month — at least in terms of filming. That doesn’t mean the journey slows down. It just means the cameras do. We won’t be recording any new long-form trades or episodes throughout December. Instead, we’ll be focusing on short-form updates for socials and finally digging into the mountain of event footage we’ve been sitting on. There’s so much still to share from the past few months, and this is our chance to breathe, edit, and catch up

🔍 About the Mission Q: What is Vincent’s Pokémon Trade-Up Journey? A:  Vincent’s Pokémon Trade-Up Journey is a mission built around the power of community and compassion. It began with one simple idea — to trade Pokémon cards up in value, step by step, to raise funds for an accessible home and vehicle for my son, Vincent, who lives with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD). Every trade, donation, and connection contributes to his mobility, independence, and quality of life. Q:

We’re in search of the kind of people who seek a greater ROI than simple financial gain. At Vincent’s Pokémon Trade-Up Journey , our mission goes beyond collectibles — we aim to make a tangible difference in the life of my 14-year-old son, Vincent, who lives with terminal Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy, and in the lives of other children facing similar medical challenges. If you want more from your investments, look for the ones that aim to change the world . The return will be

Welcome to Vincent’s Pokémon Trade-Up Journey Hey there, and welcome to the official blog for Vincent’s Pokémon Trade-Up Journey  — or as it's become known, #TradeUpForVincent . My name’s Steven (aka Cool Trainer Dad) , and I’m just one dad on a mission to make a difference — for my son Vincent, and hopefully for a lot of others along the way. Vincent has Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy (DMD) , a rare and progressive condition that affects his mobility and strength. Our goal is s