Sebastian's Wheelchair Lift

My name is Alexander Sacchetti, and I am making this GoFundMe account on behalf of my little brother Sebastian who is 13 years of age. Sebastian has a condition called OI, or Osteogenesis ImperfectaOsteogenesis imperfecta (OI), also known as brittle bone disease, is a congenital bone disorder characterized by brittle bones that are prone to fracture. People with OI are born with defective connective tissue, or without the ability to make it, usually because of a deficiency of type I collagen. Eight types of OI can be distinguished. Most cases are caused by mutations in the COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes. There is no cure for OI. Treatment is aimed at increasing overall bone strength to prevent fracture and maintain mobility. OI occurs in about one per 20,000 live births.

Sebastian is entering his early teens and I want to raise enough money to get him an outdoor chair lift for our home, that with such, Sebastian will have the freedom to enter and exit his home with ease. As of now, my family, my brothers, and myself personally carry Sebastian in and out of our home for school and other social events. As Sebastian is growing faster with the premtive steps taken by my mother in using expiremental drugs and surgery to give sebastian the best chance to walk some day we need to take action to ensure the best possible life for him.

Hand carrying Sebastian leaves him prone to a severe injury from something as simple as a misstep walking up the stairs, therefore the most feasible way for me to raise this money, and to help Sebastian, is to turn to the generosity and compassion of the general public and ask you to share this GoFundMe. Together raising the money to help an amazing kid, brother, artist, and most of all an inspiration to my life!

Thank You,

Alexander Sacchetti

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609-226-7814