As many of you know, two of my\u00a0nephews, Nathan and Bennett, suffer from a rare form of Progeria, called, Mandibuloacral Dysplasia. \u00a0 They are two of only seven individuals in history to be diagnosed with this form of Progeria. \u00a0 Progeria is a progressive disorder that involves numerous symptoms of premature aging and eventually results in a shortened lifespan.<\/p>\n
The Progeria Research Foundation, www.progeriaresearch.org<\/a>\u00a0is working to discover treatments and the cure for Progeria and its aging-related disorders, including heart disease.<\/p>\n Thank you to everyone who donated and purchased food at our recent Student Dressage Show. \u00a0 \u00a0And to those who made cash donations. \u00a0 We were able to raise $500 to support the Progeria Research Foundation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" As many of you know, two of my\u00a0nephews, Nathan and Bennett, suffer from a rare form of Progeria, called, Mandibuloacral Dysplasia. \u00a0 They are two of only seven individuals in history to be diagnosed with this form of Progeria. \u00a0 … Continue reading