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Ethan, Elsie, and Ella

A family with a variety of interests and challenges connected by love, diabetes, Angelman syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Autism.

ETHAN

Ethan is a young man passionate about sports, undeterred by living with type 1 diabetes. He is also deeply caring, often supporting his friends and family using his strong faith as his guide. Ethan aspires to a career in architecture while continuing to maintain his active lifestyle playing soccer and running cross country.

TYPE 1 DIABETES

ELSIE

Elsie is an energetic 18-year-old young lady with Angelman syndrome who loves being outdoors and embarking on new adventures. Elsie has plans to develop her own business making greeting cards.

ANGELMAN SYNDROME

Foundation for Angelman Syndrome Therapeutics

ELLA

Ella has a passion for the outdoors, a love for animals, and an adventurous spirit. She attends an adult day program where she engages and connects with her community each day. Ella plans to be an animal assistant at Copes Hope Equine Assisted Services.

CEREBRAL PALSY & AUTISM

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