Meet Michael – The right diagnosis changed everything
For 8 years, Michael lived with the wrong diagnosis — searching for answers while his symptoms continued to progress. Then…
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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…
Meet the Shenal Family – a grateful family gives back
The Shenal family at Race the Helix Greenwood in 2024 *The Shenal family – Stephen, Jodi, Tyler, and Ryleigh –…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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…
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…
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…