An Urgent Plea for Little Jordan: Facing Two Life-Altering Diagnoses
Jordan (4 y/o) is a beloved foster child who has been with his primary caregiver since he was a baby of six and a half months. Throughout his young life,…
The Power of Community: Supporting Amy Klopper’s Aplastic Anemia Battle
Amy Klopper, a resilient four-year-old girl, was diagnosed with Severe Aplastic Anemia in early January 2025 at Donald Gordon Hospital. Her treatment is overseen by Dr. Nandipha Sigedle. This rare…
Be Elliatt’s Hero: Help Cover the Costs of His Crucial Medical Care
Elliatt Strauss( 2 years old) has a rare genetic condition called Diamond-Blackfan Anemia (DBA). This disorder affects his bone marrow, which means his body cannot produce enough red blood cells.…
May is Prader-Willi Syndrome Awareness Month
Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a rare genetic multisystem neurodevelopmental disorder that affects a part of the brain called the hypothalamus. The hypothalamus is a gland in your brain which is…
What is Cystic Fibrosis?
Cystic Fibrosis (CF) is an inherited life-threatening disorder that damages the lungs. It is a progressive, genetic disease that causes persistent lung infections and limits the ability to breathe over…
What is Mowat-Wilson Syndrome?
Mowat-Wilson Syndrome (MWS) is a rare genetic disorder that may be apparent at birth or later in childhood. It is caused by an abnormality in the ZEB2 gene that is usually the…
23 February – Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day
February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Month, and 23 February is Noonan Syndrome Awareness Day. Wearing an Awareness Bracelet creates an opportunity to start a conversation and share information about a…
Williams Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms, Common Features and Treatment
Williams Syndrome (WS), also known as Williams-Beuren syndrome, is a rare genetic disorder that is present at birth. The condition can affect anybody, and is known to occur equally in…