At 4 months old, Meghan was diagnosed with a chromosomal mutation called MECP2 Duplication Syndrome. The disorder is characterized by hypotonia (weak muscles), developmental delay - physical and mental, limited or absent speech, constipation, reflux, progressive spasticity (loss of muscle control), stereotyped movements of hands, teeth grinding, recurrent respiratory infections, gastrointestinal issues, epilepsy, and developmental regression. Our children can suffer greatly even with a common cold and most of our children don't live past 18 years old.

In 2012, the MECP2 Duplication parents joined together and created the "401 Project" to raise money for research being done through the Rett Syndrome Research Trust (RSRT) aimed at reversing the debilitating symptoms of the disorder. Last year the lab of Dr. Huda Zoghbi at Baylor College of Medicine published findings that suggest MECP2 Duplication Syndrome could be completely reversed!

Watch:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNRU3jpg1ig

We created this fundraising page in hope that you will help us keep this groundbreaking research going. We want to get to clinical trials!
We would really appreciate your consideration in making a donation in Meghan’s honor for her 5th birthday on April 4th. All donations are tax deductible and every bit helps. Your donation could improve the lives of many children and young adults, and for that, we would be most grateful.