Archives: Grateful Families Stories

Rett

Meet Abbie – A Rett syndrome home away from home

“We found the Greenwood Genetic Center just a little over  a year after Abbie was diagnosed and found out that…
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…
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.…
jeremiah

Meet Jeremiah – For rare diseases, time is of the essence

At first things were going well. Jeremiah was a happy, healthy newborn, doted on by his mother, Aneesa, and his…
puskas

Meet Levi – The correct diagnosis leads to remarkable outcome

Levi was known to GGC even before his parents adopted him from China as they were seeking out information about…
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…
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…
Nikolai Wall Edit

Meet Nikolai – Never stop searching

When answers aren’t easy to find, we don’t stop searching. For nearly his entire life, Nikolai has been part of…
nora

Meet Nora – Newborn screening and treatment is a literal lifesaver!

Meet the Eysens! Two-year-old Nora was diagnosed with Infantile Pompe disease at birth. Her family received much-needed information and support…
kelckley

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…