This DBA family is the greatest group of people that I never wanted to have to know, but blessed that I do. The support from the DBA Foundation is immeasurable.

With something so rare, our biggest fear was that our son would battle DBA alone, he never does. Thank you DBA Foundation!

Living everyday to fight DBA

Good things come in small packages! I may be little, but I’m a fighter – DBA… no contest.

Living with DBA teaches you to enjoy the moment.

Future ribosomal protein researcher…he just doesn’t know it yet.

Though in our hearts we desire to be free from DBA, we have learned patience, love, trust, perseverance, compassion, courage, and to cry.

It has been seven years since DBA became part of our vocabulary. Our son’s diagnosis brought confusion, apprehension and despair. The discovery of DBAF is a stroke of serendipity. While even more tears were shed, these are now mingled with knowledge, understanding and, more significantly, hope. It will be through research that our son will be able to secure a brighter future.

Living with DBA is the hardest, yet most fulfilling, aspect of our lives. Audrey is the absolute love of our lives and we are thankful everyday for her.