Support Neema's Medical Journey this Holiday

Happy Holidays Everyone!

For this year's fundraiser at The Pelly Clinic we have set up a 'GO FUND ME' for a very special Family.

Evaline and Ian are parents to a very sweet young lady named Neema ~

Neema was diagnosed with a mutation in her GRIN2B gene. An ultra rare condition, with only 400 cases worldwide and about 8 cases in Canada. There is no cure.

Neema is now 16 months old. She is unable to sit unassisted, and due to low muscle tone (hypotonia) she cannot crawl or walk - YET! She has also been diagnosed with a cerebral visual impairment: dystonia and is being investigated for seizures. Neema has several specialist appointments a month at BC Children's Hospital.

Evaline was a Nurse before having Neema and has chosen not to work in order to care for the needs that Neema requires.

We want to offer support as a community for some of the financial challenges that come with the caring time that Evaline and Ian lovingly dedicate to Neema's medical journey through life.

'It takes a village!" and we are a village ~

Please consider a donation this season for Neema ~

*** IN LEIU OF presents to the clinic this year, we would appreciate you considering a donation to this amazing family ***

Thank you,

The Pelly Clinic.

GRIN2B-related neurodevelopmental disorder is a condition that affects the nervous system. Neurodevelopmental disorders result from impaired growth and development of the central nervous system, which includes the brain and spinal cord and the nerves connecting them. These disorders often affect learning ability, memory, and behaviour and can be associated with other neurological problems.

Individuals with GRIN2B-related neurodevelopmental disorder have mild to profound intellectual disability and delayed development of speech and motor skills, such as sitting and walking. Some affected individuals never develop speech or the ability to walk on their own. Many people with this condition have weak muscle tone (hypotonia), which can contribute to the problems developing motor skills and lead to difficulty eating. Some affected individuals have abnormal muscle stiffness (spasticity), which can also cause problems with movement.