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A Cure for Claire & Lura

A campaign by: Michelle and Jared Hensley / $20,000 Goal
35 Donors
Raised Percent :
44.48%

44.48% Funded
, United States (US)
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Identical twins Claire and Lura were born in January 2024. They were a little early and a little small but otherwise healthy and very happy. Around 6 months old, we began to notice that they were not rolling or sitting up as expected so we embarked on a months long journey of therapies, doctor appointments, and genetic testing culminating with a diagnosis we never saw coming – “Your children have Rett Syndrome.”

The Twinsleys, as the pair is affectionately known, are the biggest joy in their parents’ lives. They love silly sounds, going on walks, and spending time with all of their family and friends. They especially enjoy trying (aka licking) as many new foods as possible. Their loving spirit is felt by everyone they meet.

We can only dream of the amazing future these two will have, but because Rett Syndrome has robbed them of their mobility, speech, and independence, it remains just that – a dream. Fortunately, this dream is being worked on by a research trust founded by a Rett mom. This amazing team is on a mission to use science to develop a cure. Very promising gene therapies are on the horizon but require regular funding. Most, if not all, funding used for these studies is from private sources.

So, in honor of Claire and Lura and the future we dream they can have, we ask you to help us make our dream a reality by donating to the RSRT today.

Learn more:

About Rett Syndrome: https://reverserett.org/about-rett-syndrome/

Roadmap to Cures: https://reverserett.org/cures/

Follow Our Journey: https://facebook.com/people/Team-Twinsley-Our-Rett-Syndrome-Journey/61574126129016/

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$1000

Team Twinsley Super Star

3 Donors

$500

Team Twinsley Hero

3 Donors

$250

Team Twinsley Champion

3 Donors

$100

Team Twinsley Advocate

16 Donors

$50

Team Twinsley Friend

8 Donors

Name Donation Amount Date
Anonymous $100 April 01, 2025
Debra Hensley $250 April 01, 2025
Sarah Conner $100 April 01, 2025
Anonymous $50 April 01, 2025
Gina Hines $50 April 01, 2025
Tracy Satcho $50 April 01, 2025
Suanne Robert Chastain $100 April 01, 2025
Anonymous $150 April 01, 2025
Susan Forsgard $100 April 01, 2025
Helen Owens $50 April 01, 2025
Anonymous $100 April 01, 2025
Jerry Hensley $1,000 April 01, 2025
Kay & Glenn Mead $100 April 01, 2025
Janet Lee $250 April 01, 2025
Heather Little $20 April 01, 2025
Janet Bullinger $100 April 01, 2025
Michelle Hensley $2,500 April 01, 2025
Margaret OBanion $100 April 01, 2025
John Pielemeier $100 April 01, 2025
Brent Edwards $100 April 01, 2025
Andrew Bailey $50 April 01, 2025
Richard Price $500 April 01, 2025
Nedra Hurley $100 April 01, 2025
Lisa McDonald $100 April 01, 2025
Nikki Gainey $100 April 01, 2025
Morgan Lovay $150 April 01, 2025
Anonymous $25 April 01, 2025
Jasmine Chatten $50 April 01, 2025
Stephanie Price $500 April 01, 2025
Sue Cox $250 April 01, 2025
Susan Price $500 April 01, 2025
Anonymous $100 April 01, 2025
Pat Hensley $50 April 01, 2025
Aimee Sherrill $50 April 01, 2025
Uncle Tom and Aunt lindi Lovay $1,000 April 01, 2025