Archives: Grateful Families Stories

Sutton

Meet Sutton – Newborn screening success story

“I’m very thankful that Greenwood Genetics is there to walk with us through the process of getting diagnosed, getting treatment,…
blackwood

Meet Sam – Navigating a lifelong disability

GGC has cared for Sam since his diagnosis of Fragile X syndrome at age two. “When you go through this…
emery

Meet the Emery Family – Turning tragedy into purpose

The Emery family has endured the unthinkable – the loss of a child. But their son’s legacy lives on through…
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Meet Robin, a GGC patient and employee

Robin Fletcher is a genetic counselor in GGC’s Diagnostic Lab who found herself on the other side as a patient…
McCall

Meet McCall – A long-awaited diagnosis changed everything

McCall’s family had explored every possible avenue to help their struggling son. After seven years, GGC was able to deliver…
Bickley

Meet Emmy – Managing mom’s condition led to two healthy boys

Emmy was diagnosed with PKU at birth and moved to SC after college. She knew that her dietary management was…
Dill Family

Meet Mabry – Overcoming Challenges

Mabry’s first infantile spasm at eight months came out of nowhere and was frightening. Her parents weren’t sure what was…
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Meet the Hunt Family – Managing PKU x2 with grace and support

Meet the Hunt Family! Two of their children, Madison and Levi, were diagnosed with PKU by newborn screening. GGC’s Metabolic…
Esther

Meet Esther – Being cared for at a Rett Syndrome Center of Excellence

Esther was referred to GGC around a year of age after her parents and pediatrician identified concerns with her development.…
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Meet Reuben – Lifetime support and care

Reuben has been part of the GGC family for nearly all of his life! He was diagnosed with propionic acidemia…