Today's suggestion is from my mother (the Mormor).
My mom has a former patient (he was the only cheerleader at our first marathon), Bill, and his wife (another former patient), Judy, works with the mother of JoAnthony Bermea.
JoAnthony was born Septo Optic Dysplasia and is legally blind. When JoAnthony was 6 months old, his parents were told there was no cure or treatment. After years of searching for a cure, the Bermea family found hope from Beike Biotech. His story was featured on Great Day SA.
The treatment is expensive (about $25K for eight injections). In addition to the treatment, they must travel to and stay in China for four weeks. The estimated the total cost is $34K.
Family and friends are hosting a benefit this Saturday for JoAnthony in San Antonio. We will not be able to attend the benefit, but I donated $25 to help. I hope one day he'll be able to see his parents' smiles along with all the other things that children should get to see (like puppies and sunshine and cookie dough).
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