On a frigid night in Fargo, North Dakota, the giving spirit warmed the hearts of Jordan’s Guardian Angels families across the world. More than $125 thousand was raised for our research at the Diamonds and Denim Gala.

The charity event was hosted by Jessica and Jeff Laliberte, and Savannah and Sydney Glover. Sydney is one of more than 80 children to be diagnosed with Jordan’s Syndrome, a rare genetic mutation on the gene PPP2R5D linked to Autism, Alzheimer’s, and cancer. Jordan’s Syndrome causes significant developmental delays, global hypotonia, and in some cases seizures and autism symptoms.

Multiple families from the Jordan’s Guardian Angels community were in attendance from all over the U.S., including Jon and Stacy Kelley, who gave a heartwarming speech about their quest to find a cure for their daughter Vivian.

Dr. Brian Wadzinski from Vanderbilt University, a member of our international research team of geneticists, medical investigators and scientists, updated attendees about the amazing potential for our research – and the encouraging progress that’s already been made in the first year of the study.

The crowd was entertained by Christian Guardino, a former America’s Got Talent semi-finalist. Christian performed several times and also shared his inspiring story of how experimental gene therapy cured his blindness.

A special thank you goes out to Jessica, Jeff, Savannah, and Sydney – and to everyone who made the Diamonds and Denim Gala such a special evening. The impact will be felt around the world!

Published

March 15, 2019

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