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Foundation for Prader-Willi Blog | Stories of Hope (4)

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Hoops to End Hunger - How One Family Turned March Madness into PWS Awareness

Nikol Maher, mom to Jack, turned her fear into determination using the family's love of sports. Jack was diagnosed with PWS when he was 3 weeks old. The news devastated our family and we could not begin to explain how fearful we were for our sweet bo...
March 12, 2021 Read More

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Your Child Will Be Your Hero

A special contribution by guest blogger Lindsey Larson Elliot earned the nickname “hero” before he was even born. I was 20 weeks along with our triplets, and I had noticed our only boy (Elliot) hadn’t moved in quite some time. Concerned, I called my ...
March 2, 2021 Read More

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Why I Will Always Celebrate the Beauty of My Son’s Rare Disease

The last day of February is Rare Disease Day. This special guest blog by Rebecca was originally published on Rare Disease Day in 2016, and we're republishing it to share with you this year. In my wildest dreams, I never thought this day would hold su...
February 26, 2021 Read More

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Seeing What Can Be: Branden’s Story

A special contribution by guest blogger Joni Augustine. When Branden was born 30 years ago, there weren’t nearly as many resources or support networks for families affected by Prader-Willi syndrome (PWS). Doctors told me he would never walk and that ...
November 16, 2020 Read More

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I’ve Spent My Life Preparing For This: PWS Mom Shares Sources of Strength

Jacquelyn first shared her experience through our Stories of Hope questionnaire. What emerged was a powerful portrait of resilience—hers, and her daughter’s.
October 26, 2020 Read More

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With PWS Research, There Is Renewed Hope for Peyton

On April 18th, 2012, our beautiful daughter, Peyton, was born. At 5lbs, 7oz, she was little, but everyone thought she was just weak and that she would get stronger as she grew. Peyton was not strong enough to nurse, and she struggled with a bottle. W...
October 20, 2020 Read More

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We Celebrate Our Life with PWS

A special contribution by guest blogger Jennifer Lee Three little words changed our lives forever: Prader-Willi syndrome. Jhett was 23 days old. He had spent his life to this point in the NICU. We knew we were testing for PWS, and due to my research ...
August 11, 2020 Read More

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Once She Sets Her Mind to Something, Nothing Can Stop Her!

A special contribution by guest blogger Alice Shapley Our beautiful and amazing 7‑year‑old daughter Anna has Prader‑Willi syndrome (PWS). There are so many things for which I am incredibly, deeply proud of Anna, but today I want to talk about the rol...
May 14, 2020 Read More

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Fundraising for PWS Research Has Empowered Our Family

A special contribution by guest blogger Felicia DiMuccio Growing up, I was never quite sure what I wanted to be, but I always knew I wanted to be a mom. Finding out I was pregnant with Siena was a dream come true, and I couldn't wait for her to enter...
April 8, 2020 Read More

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