#MaximusStrong
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This campaign is for the help in medical and travel expenses to help bring our sweet, Maximus Paul Gutierrez home. Maximus is currently in Fort Bragg, North Carolina but Arizona is home. Max’s father, is an active duty soldier, while his mother, is a stay-at-home mom tending to all of Max's needs.
Over the past year, my brother and sister-in-law have been going through many medical struggles regarding Max's health. Over time his unknown condition progressively worsened. On the 24th of May, our family received the dreaded news that no parent would ever want to hear. Our sweet 1 1/2 year old, Maximus, was diagnosed with an extremely rare disorder/disease called Gm1 Gangliosidosis.
Gm1 Gangliosidosis is a rare neurological disorder that progressively destroys brain cells (brain and spinal cord). There are 3 types; Type 1 which is extremely severe and occurs in infants. Type 2 that occurs in toddlers. And type 3 that occurs in adulthood. All three types lead to seizures and eventually death. The types vary and depend on their age in which symptoms occur. Between the 3 types there are fewer than 10 individuals currently living. Maximus has type 1. Life expectancy when signs occur can range between immediately to a few years. There are currently no cures for this disorder/disease.
Although we don't know how much longer we have with him, we are thankful and appreciate all the continued prayers, love, and support we have received.
We love you.
#MaximusStrong

Over the past year, my brother and sister-in-law have been going through many medical struggles regarding Max's health. Over time his unknown condition progressively worsened. On the 24th of May, our family received the dreaded news that no parent would ever want to hear. Our sweet 1 1/2 year old, Maximus, was diagnosed with an extremely rare disorder/disease called Gm1 Gangliosidosis.
Gm1 Gangliosidosis is a rare neurological disorder that progressively destroys brain cells (brain and spinal cord). There are 3 types; Type 1 which is extremely severe and occurs in infants. Type 2 that occurs in toddlers. And type 3 that occurs in adulthood. All three types lead to seizures and eventually death. The types vary and depend on their age in which symptoms occur. Between the 3 types there are fewer than 10 individuals currently living. Maximus has type 1. Life expectancy when signs occur can range between immediately to a few years. There are currently no cures for this disorder/disease.
Although we don't know how much longer we have with him, we are thankful and appreciate all the continued prayers, love, and support we have received.
We love you.
#MaximusStrong
Organizer and beneficiary
Leah Ibeth
Organizer
Fort Bragg, NC
Briana Gutierrez
Beneficiary