Proud Dad Kevin Rockin' the House DMC Style!
A little about the Cohane Family: Our second child, Annie,
was born in May 2009 with a rare, genetic disorder called Leber's Congenital
Amaurosis (LCA). LCA is a retinal degenerative disease that causes blindness or
significant vision loss at birth. Through advanced gene testing, Annie was
determined to have a mutation in her CEP290 gene. Annie's vision is minimal,
she might be able to see light, but for the most part she is blind. Today,
Annie is a happy four year old who is learning to navigate her world without
sight. She inspires us to "see" the world in a unique way and to be
conscious of much that would go unnoticed...but we are doing everything
possible to provide her the opportunity to see one day.
We have joined forces with The Foundation for Retinal
Research (FRR), which is committed to finding treatments and cures for Retinal
Degenerative Diseases and supporting the lives of affected families. FRR's
scientists are making strides in identifying genes and promising clinical
trials for LCA. These advancements have also impacted the research of genetic
conditions beyond the retina, like sickle cell anemia, hemophilia, Parkinson's
disease, MS and leukemia. The FRR is helping speed up the time frame for other
trials and their funding continues to make breakthroughs for LCA patients and
beyond.
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