Niemann-Pick Type C Disease
"Dementia is something usually associated with older people. However, children, teenagers and young adults can experience dementia as a result of a number of rare diseases and conditions. Niemann-Pick Disease Type C (NPC)
is an example of one of these diseases, and one of its main symptoms is dementia.
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Your phone rings, the doctor says "I am sorry to tell you this" and then your life changes forever.
Brisan and Parker Stults were diagnosed in August/September 2008 with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disease called "Niemann Pick Type C Disease (NPC)" or also known as the"Childhood Alzheimer's". The outcome...Fatal.We need your help in spreading awareness, funds to support research, medical needs for Brisan and Parker, and simply your prayers for our family including the small number of families in the U.S (around 75). The more people that are aware of how this rare disease relates to other common diseases, more people will be saved including our precious Brisan and Parker.
The first thought that may come to mind is what is this fatal disease? Why have I never heard of this? Is there a cure? Take a tour of our site and learn more about Brisan and Parker and this horrible disease that burdens their life.
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In Love, Honor, and Hope for Brisan and Parker
Brisan, Parker, and Duncan - July 24, 2009
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