On this journey, you are Never Alone.
Our amazing son Mason is 18, and he was diagnosed with LGS when he was 3 years old. It’s been quite a journey so far, with the euphoric highs you expect as a parent, and soul-crushing lows that you NEVER…
03/31/2007 - 02/12/2023
Savannah was my first granddaughter, and from the very beginning, she brought a special kind of joy into my life. Even though we lived far apart and only saw each other a few times a year, the time we shared…
Our grandson Patrick is 28 years old and has lived with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome (LGS) since he was just 4. He’s the eldest of our daughter’s four children, and for the past eight years, he has lived with us full-time. Before…
A Story of Love, Resilience, and Advocacy
My name is Matthew. I’m 36 years old, and my story begins with my beautiful brother, Thomas. Thomas was born in 1983, and just four years later, he was diagnosed with epilepsy. At the time, our family knew very little…
Charlie was born on February 25, 2011, in Lansing, Michigan—the youngest of five grandsons. From the very beginning, he was full of life. He reached milestones quickly—talking, walking, and potty training earlier than his cousins. He was healthy, vibrant, and…
12/21/2006 - 06/07/2020
Emma began having infantile spasms at just seven months old. We started ACTH injections right away, and she was on them for nearly three months. For a while, she did fairly well. But when she turned three, the seizures began…
A Life of Love, Resilience, and Butterflies
Around the age of three, Maurice began having seizures. They weren’t just one kind—he experienced several types, each unpredictable and frightening. He fell often and eventually wore a helmet to protect his head. Despite this, Maurice still lost his front…
12/04/90 - 03/12/24
Natasha’s journey began with light, laughter, and love. At just five years old, she developed epilepsy, facing every seizure type imaginable. Over time, this cruel condition stole her ability to speak, swallow, and walk. Yet, through it all, Natasha’s spirit…
04/29/2010 - 11/16/2024
Hesekiah brought joy into every room he entered, always wearing the brightest smile — no matter what he was facing. He had a heart full of love for everyone he met and a deep appreciation for life’s simple pleasures, especially…
Our Journey with Evan and LGS
My name is Ashlee, and I’m the proud mother of Evan—our joyful, resilient 5-year-old son who has completely reshaped our world. Evan was born with Muscle-Eye-Brain Disease, a rare genetic condition that presents many medical challenges. From abnormal brain folds…
