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In Loving Memory of Lorenzo

A campaign by: Lorenzo's Family
228 Donors
Raised Percent :
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF LORENZO

MAY 18, 2009 – JANUARY 25, 2024

We welcomed Lorenzo into the world in May, 2009.  He was a perfect addition to our American/Italian family.  Shortly after his birth we realized that Lorenzo was not thriving as his big sister did, and so began our year long search to discover why Lorenzo was not growing, reaching milestones and often sick with respiratory and digestive issues.

After traveling to countless specialists, Lorenzo was finally diagnosed in June of 2010 at “La Nostra Famiglia” hospital in Italy.  His diagnosis was devastating; a rare genetic condition called MECP2 Duplication Syndrome.  The symptoms and prognosis of this syndrome are heartbreaking with a shortened life expectancy.  We were crushed.

We were told that there was not much information about MECP2 Duplication Syndrome.  It was said that we should be prepared for the worst.  Lorenzo would probably never walk or communicate and that he would be very ill.

With this in mind, we decided to pick up the pieces and give Lorenzo the opportunity to reach his potential, whatever that may be.  With great support from his doctors and therapists, Lorenzo began intensive therapies.  Lorenzo beat all odds against him in his progress.  He began walking independently at the age of 5 years.  He was non-verbal but was very expressive.  He looked at you with a sparkle in his eye, took your hand and walked with you.   He guided you to where he wanted to go and made you understand him, all without words.  He was very smart and knew what he wanted. Lorenzo loved music and he danced to it, he enjoyed being with other children and he loved school. He loved his sister but if she tried to hug him, he pushed her away. He loved food and he would eat anything, he was always positive, he liked when people smiled at him, and he ignored people who ignored him. He brightened the darkest day with his smile, and he was a star in his sister’s eyes.  Lorenzo’s body betrayed him, it did not allow him to communicate as he wished, and it prevented him from running on the playground with his classmates. Doctors were convinced that Lorenzo understood and had the ability to learn, but he was trapped in his body.

In the last years, Lorenzo developed epilepsy but kept fighting like the warrior he was. His life became more difficult, but he never gave up and he continued to travel the world with friends and family. His untimely passing came as a shock and was unexpected at the end of a beautiful day spent at school with his friends and after a joyful evening at home with his family.

The ability to help children with MECP2 Duplication Syndrome is within reach.  The research currently underway is very promising and will be able to prevent children like Lorenzo from the onset of devastating seizures, illness, and premature death.  The drug therapies being studied will restore children’s brain function, possibly restore their speech, and prevent dangerous respiratory infections.  While we were not able to save Lorenzo, it is still our mission to obliterate MECP2 Duplication Syndrome (MDS). There are still many children that can be saved. Only with funding can we find a cure – therefore in lieu of flowers in honor of Lorenzo’s passing, please consider donating in support of MDS research in his name.

Lorenzo’s family

Suzi, Sofia and Alessandro

 

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Deniz Botkin $250 February 09, 2024
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Sandra Osullivan $200 February 07, 2024
Richard Yeates $500 February 06, 2024
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