Hi Everyone,
As some of you may know, my brother Chris MacMurdo has a very rare genetic condition called Ataxia-Telangiectasia, or A-T(pronounced “ay-TACK-see-uh Teh-LAN-jick-TAY-sha”). Currently there is no cure for this condition.
A-T is caused when a child has two mutated genes. This gene plays a central role in controlling the body's rate of cell growth and division as well as the body's ability to recognize damaged DNA strands and activate enzymes to repair the strands. The more we can learn about A-T and the #ATMgene, the more we can also learn about other diseases that share common characteristics. It is estimated that 1 out of every 100 people “unknowingly carry” this gene.
Chris’s condition has progressed to the point where my parents need to make their home wheel chair accessible. A lift and other modifications need to be installed to accommodate Chris. I am reaching out to help ease the financial burden on my parents. I understand times are challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty going on, but anything can help!
Regards,
Colin MacMurdo
As some of you may know, my brother Chris MacMurdo has a very rare genetic condition called Ataxia-Telangiectasia, or A-T(pronounced “ay-TACK-see-uh Teh-LAN-jick-TAY-sha”). Currently there is no cure for this condition.
A-T is caused when a child has two mutated genes. This gene plays a central role in controlling the body's rate of cell growth and division as well as the body's ability to recognize damaged DNA strands and activate enzymes to repair the strands. The more we can learn about A-T and the #ATMgene, the more we can also learn about other diseases that share common characteristics. It is estimated that 1 out of every 100 people “unknowingly carry” this gene.
Chris’s condition has progressed to the point where my parents need to make their home wheel chair accessible. A lift and other modifications need to be installed to accommodate Chris. I am reaching out to help ease the financial burden on my parents. I understand times are challenging with the COVID-19 pandemic and economic uncertainty going on, but anything can help!
Regards,
Colin MacMurdo
Organizer and beneficiary
Don Macmurdo
Beneficiary