Curing Caroline

My name is Keri Fletcher Henry (grew up in Houston, went to West U Elem/Pershing/Episcopal/Second Baptist/Texas A&M), married to Vernon Henry, daughter of Dr. Stephen Fletcher and Julie Fletcher. Kevin and Clint Fletcher are my brothers (in case you're wondering how you know the person who created this page!). My niece is Caroline Fletcher, she is a twin, and she has a very rare neurodegenerative disease. The disease is called Charcot-Marie-Tooth Disease. We are so blessed that my father's s background is in Biochemistry and medicine and that he is connected to so many resources. Caroline is 9 years old, and zips around in her "magic chair" with great skill! She has a genetic mutation that causes her muscles to atrophy all over, and compromises her immunity. She cannot walk or use her hands. Research is on the fast track for her, they have duplicated her mutation from her DNA, have successfully completed mice trials with her mutation, and the mice have been up to walk after treatment. Now the FDA needs two more comprehensive studies in order to complete the final phase of the pharmaceutical drug development. At this time they are working on a drug, the cost to develop and test is ONLY privately funded at this time. Any support is needed. Here is the donation link. ALL donations go straight to Caroline's research laboratory, and ALL donations are tax deductible. https://interland3.donorperfect.net/weblink/weblink.aspx?name=E13111&id=116