We can fund a full-time postdoc researcher, supporting ongoing Smith-Kingsmore syndrome research

Today is Smith-Kingsmore Awareness Day! Please help us bring awareness to this rare disease today and throughout the month of August.

Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome, an ultra rare neurodevelopmental genetic disorder caused by changes (disease-causing variants) in the MTOR gene. SKS impacts the digestive, endocrine, metabolic and nervous systems.

Our sweet little boy, Mason, was diagnosed with this disease on August 18th, 2021. At the time, he was 1 of 100 children in the world with this diagnosis. Mason has developmental delays, battles seizures regularly, and relies on a feeding tube for nutrition.

Mason has been through more in his short life than many will face in a lifetime and you would never know it! His smile lights up every room we walk into and he is sure to make his presence known with the best laugh you will ever hear.

When it comes to rare disease, it is often the families directly impacted that are left with the burden to fundraise for needed research. Our SKS community is fortunate to have a foundation dedicated to raising awareness for this ultra rare disease and has been able to accelerate research and provide a better understanding of SKS.

Join us in supporting real change. Help us accelerate personalized, precision treatments for people diagnosed with Smith-Kingsmore Syndrome. By donating to our campaign, you will be helping us raise funds to support a 3rd year postdoc at University of Florida. This research is extremely important to understand how each mTOR variant affects individuals with SKS and will bring us closer to personalized treatments!

Help us fill up #masonjarofhope and provide a #sunnyworldofhope to all of our SKS kiddos now and into the future!

All our love and appreciation,

Lauren and Austin French

To our tough boy Mason - you are the bravest, strongest, most resilient little boy and we are so proud to call you our son. We love you so very much!