Born in early October 2010 with a love for Halloween, Selena has been on the move ever since. She is labeled as non-verbal, but she’s not quiet. She can’t walk independently, but crawling and knee walking independently doesn’t slow her…
We are committed to helping LGS Families impacted by natural disasters get the assistance they need. The following list contains links to resources and third-party websites that specialize in emergency disaster relief. You can also email us at familysupport@lgsfoundation.org and…
Dylan is a 16-year-old, smart, sassy, and energetic young man. He loves all things superheroes and is dedicated to keeping his friends and family safe with his superpowers. Dylan made his grand entrance into this world on New Year’s Eve…
Theo is my favorite topic of conversation. The word that comes up first whenever I talk about him is sweet. He has a gentle, calm nature and the world’s best smile. I could hug him and smother him with kisses…
Our little unicorn
I’m a mom of four and my sweet Olive is our rainbow baby and our little LGS warrior, who is now four years old. She was a healthy newborn who underwent cardiac arrest at three months old and had anoxic…
Caleb was born with bilateral club feet. We knew about the club feet and had a plan in place before he was even born. Caleb had his 1st set of casts on at 5 days old. At 3 months old,…
Matthew's Journey with Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome
Matthew entered the world during a long birth. Intervention was needed, and the use of forceps resulted in a hematoma that thankfully diminished over the weeks following. He was a beautiful, healthy, happy baby and we were sent home with…
Nyla's Story
While in utero, Nyla had a fetal ovarian cyst that grew to almost 2 inches throughout the pregnancy. The solemn and uncertain look on the doctor’s face when he saw it made my heart sink and I was overcome with…
The Advocates for LGS team is a small but dedicated group of caregivers who recognize the need for change at the systems level to provide a brighter future for their loved one with LGS. Every August during the congressional summer…
William (age 10)
My name is William and I am 10 years old. I am in the 5th grade and enjoy school. I like video games, drawing, and geography. I live in Florida with my Dad Craig, Mom Kayleigh, Brother Dylan, and two…
