Our Little Angel:
Joseph DeFacci
Joseph Edilio DeFacci’s story begins on February 24, 1993 at 2:10 pm. Our first child came into this world...
A Visitor From Heaven:
Hannah Colwell
Everything happens for a reason becomes such a common phrase when you lose a child. But, it is so terribly hard to...
Sunshine Baby:
Ryan James Conklin
On October 23, 1997, we welcomed our second son, Ryan James Conklin into the world. Ryan’s 2 1/2 year old...
A Heart Larger Than Life:
James Tyler Cooper
I believe God answers all our prayers in ways he sees fit. It seems to me that I never really questioned his answers...
Wish Upon a Star:
Madeline Collin
My story begins twelve years ago. On Thursday 22nd September, 1994, I gave birth to my daughter Madeline. She was a...
Our Journey With Jared:
Jared Patrick Ashley
Our precious Jared was seven months old when he was diagnosed on October 20, 1997 with type II Gaucher disease. The...
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Our research may help 20 other childhood diseases. There may also be an important connection between Gaucher Disease and Parkinson's.
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