Monthly Archives: February 2021
Texas Parents Calm Baby with Kisses Before Learning He’s Blind: ‘We Didn’t Know What Was Wrong’
Gideon Jolicoeur, 4, was born with a rare condition that impacts his hearing and eyesight...
Feb
Champion of the 2017 AmorChem KNOCK OUT event: Team Braverman!
Dr. Braverman’s work focuses on genes responsible for the proper function of peroxisomes, which are...
Feb
Newsmaker: Tulsa-based Peroxisomal foundation names director, board
The Tulsa-based Global Foundation for Peroxisomal Disorders has named Melissa Bryce Gamble as its first...
Feb
Peoria family promotes Rare Diseases Day for 7-year-old son
It was a horrible diagnosis, but looking back, Pamela Marshall is thankful her son Ethan...
Feb
Health on Earth Episode featuring Christine Yergeau of McGill University
McGill graduate, Christine Yergeau sat down with CKUT’s Health on Earth Podcast to discuss peroxisomal...
Feb
Kick It For Max
Kick It For Max A local high school soccer team is helping their coach’s family.
Feb
Running for Riley Fun Run/Walk is another great race for a great cause
Riley grew up playing at White Park, ringing the chimes and riding the swings, so...
Feb
Bloomington’s Harmony Park will be a place for every kid to play
Four nonprofits partner to develop inclusive playground
Feb
Letter to the Editor: Do an act of kindness to mark Pause for PBD
Peroxisomal Biogenesis Disorder (also known as Zellweger Spectrum Disorder), is a rare, genetic, condition affecting...