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Ange's First Tattoo | Viral TikTok | Living with Lafora Disease
After the video of her daughter getting her first tattoo went viral on TikTok, Niki is more determined to raise awareness about Lafora Disease. She discusses the symptoms of the ultra-rare disease, standing up to epilepsy stigma, and the tattoo TikTok of Ange that has 5.3 million views with Chelsea's Hope staff member Christine.
Other videos mentioned:
"Under the Lights" by Miles Levine seedandspark.com/fund/underthelights#story
"Fighting the Rare" by Dr. Jordi and Jaume Duran www.fightingtherare.com/
The music is "Just Like a Butterfly" by Niki Markou, used with permission.
(c) Copyright Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund
Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Children Research Fund is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora Disease and help accelerate the development of treatments. Learn more: chelseashope.org/
#LaforaDisease #RareDisease #Epilepsy #ChildhoodDementia
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Lafora Disease Sibling Support Group Information | Living with Lafora
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Are you the sibling of someone with Lafora Disease, or do you know somebody who is? Chelsea's Hope is relaunching our sibling support group led by Mariah Merriam. (c) Copyright Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund Chelsea’s Hope Lafora Children Research Fund is an IRS 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of those affected by Lafora Disease and help accele...
What are treatment options for Lafora Disease? | Lafora Disease Therapeutic Overview
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Lafora Disease has no cure, but we are committed to reaching treatments. What are they, and how can we move them forward? Chelsea's Hope Science Director, Dr. Kit Donohue, presents an overview of future treatment options. The recording is from Ask the Experts: A Q&A for Lafora Families, a virtual event from August 28, 2023. (c) Copyright Chelsea's Hope Lafora Children Research Fund Chelsea’s Ho...
Survivor's Guilt | Merriam Family Story | Living with Lafora Disease
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Survivor's Guilt | Merriam Family Story | Living with Lafora Disease
Chelsea's Hope Research Update Webinar with Ionis Pharmaceuticals - September 27, 2021
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Chelsea's Hope Research Update Webinar with Ionis Pharmaceuticals - September 27, 2021
Chelsea's Hope Webinar LECI and EnAble Therapeutics - June 7, 2021
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Chelsea's Hope Webinar LECI and EnAble Therapeutics - June 7, 2021

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  • @sahersuleman8275
    @sahersuleman8275 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very clearly and nicely explained! Thank you

  • @adiisthere94
    @adiisthere94 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If I lived in Australia, I would have definitely met Ange in-person. ❤😊😇

  • @visionvixxen
    @visionvixxen หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mom does not need to go to the gym at all.

  • @AsMa-eg
    @AsMa-eg 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful Mom, May Allah bless you and your family.❤

  • @TaylorMarcum-ry1bk
    @TaylorMarcum-ry1bk 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t have a child myself but i’ve always benn interested in learning about rare diseases

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for taking the time to learn about Lafora disease. It means a lot to us that people are keeping Chelsea's memory alive.

  • @ashishpatadiya6634
    @ashishpatadiya6634 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Now my brother is struggle in 5 yeras laforra if know new technology any surgery tell me plzz help thank you very much

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Ashish! So sorry. It is really up to your family and your neurologist. Some families use Metformin or VNS. We can connect you to a Facebook group to ask other families.

  • @yogitasadawarte4606
    @yogitasadawarte4606 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What are dos and don'ts for them

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, we don't understand! The therapeutic overview is about future potential treatment options. Do you have questions about those? We are happy to email you: info@chelseashope.org.

  • @yogitasadawarte4606
    @yogitasadawarte4606 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can metformin work for such patients

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Many families use Metformin. Find more info here: chelseashope.org/?s=metformin

  • @ВидокАрья
    @ВидокАрья 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    try Chinese acupuncture, look for alchemists in the USA or spagyrists, they have the strongest medicines, I think you can try an infusion of fly agaric in grape alcohol, join the true Orthodox Church попробуйте китайское иглоукалывание, поискать алхимиков в США или спагиристов у них сильнейшие лекарства, мне кажется можно попробовать настой мухомора на виноградном спирте, присоединитесь к истинной православной церкви

  • @gladysclausing8785
    @gladysclausing8785 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chelsea, you have the most incredible mother ever! God bless you both, your families, doctors and friends.

  • @christiaanprinsloo8951
    @christiaanprinsloo8951 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just put her out of her suffering you freak. Allowing her to keep living with the mind of an infant is sickening.

  • @CHANTARELLA
    @CHANTARELLA 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best Mom. This is tragic. My chihuahua actually had this disease and died 3 years ago from it.

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are so sorry to hear that! The worst disease!!

  • @roselynn816
    @roselynn816 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im praying for healing for you all in Jesus name.

  • @MariaSteijns
    @MariaSteijns 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤😮

  • @misirbina16
    @misirbina16 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chelsea's mom, you are an amazing person, I wish you and your daughter all the best !

  • @Jasapan-u4s
    @Jasapan-u4s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Precious mama and sister

  • @Jasapan-u4s
    @Jasapan-u4s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Precious mama and daughter. Wonderful outlook.

  • @Mninoyb
    @Mninoyb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Do you think she knows what's happening? This is so sad😢

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Towards the end of her life, Chelsea had dementia.

    • @Mninoyb
      @Mninoyb 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@chelseashopelaforacure Thank you for taking the time to answer🙏

  • @caroleperret499
    @caroleperret499 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Maria tes cheuveux sont manifique quand je tai vue pleurer jai evient te prend dans mes bras jai aussi une sœur en bonne santé jai des handicap je suis sourde autiste pyschique anxiété avec paranoia

  • @CreativeHuckleBerry
    @CreativeHuckleBerry 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I saw some years ago there was some study going on with Medicinal Cannabis to treat neurodegeneration, have there been eny investigation if that could help Lafora Disease? Searching here on youtube for Cannabis neurodegeneration got me Cannabis’ Effects on Aging and Neurodegeneration | LiveTalk | Being Patient by Being Patient Alzheimer's

  • @wishingyoupeace
    @wishingyoupeace 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Mom you are my hero. You've said all the things I believe in but you are living it day in and day out. Deepest admiration. Wow. Beautiful.

  • @wishingyoupeace
    @wishingyoupeace 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful care from mom. My back hurts watching her. That is all so hard on the back. People need more physical help and respite. There is no way mom can do all this without injuring her own body. Many prayers for you and your family. May you be provided with all that you need.

  • @unconditionalsurrendertell9826
    @unconditionalsurrendertell9826 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Grandma used to put a pot of water on the stove to keep the throat moist. I put a cap of pine Sol and iodine in after boiling then clean my skin. It help the thyroid. If that port gets bacteria in it, it cannot take nutrients from her skin and bones.

  • @unconditionalsurrendertell9826
    @unconditionalsurrendertell9826 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great job Momma!!! You are her voice

  • @tommcl54
    @tommcl54 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I spent 8 years with a woman whose daughter suffered severe brain damage at birth and was 100% dependent on others... so similar to your daughter's needs. Severe CP, unable to swallow, non-verbal, tube feeding, personal care, constant suctioning.... always being very nearby her 24/7 to clear her airway of the constant phlegm production. Daytime, evenings, overnight, I learned to care for her daughter and saw first-hand the tremendous needs she had, and what an honor it was to meet those needs. The time and effort it required just to take her daughter out for a walk or a drive... and the reward for that never-ending work was a smile, just a simple smile and some vocalization for some moment of happiness she felt. She's still with us at near 30 years of age now, 23 more than the doctors predicted she would live, and that only due to her mother's unending care, the same level of care I saw you provided her along with a bottomless bucket of love. Her mother went on to become an advocate for children with other-abilities, teaching parents where to find the resources available and how to fight for the services they were entitled to. I understand the physical and emotional weight of what you did for your child... what so many other parents and caregivers of children with these needs do for their child day after day, night after night, month after month... and I just wanted to share my admiration for you. My deepest condolences for your loss....

  • @marywilson641
    @marywilson641 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She is so beautiful, bless her

  • @faithwithGod4me
    @faithwithGod4me 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What happens to her when you are no longer there ?

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Linda had carers and support for Chelsea, who unfortunately has passed away. chelseashope.org/chelseas-story/

  • @anateixeira7972
    @anateixeira7972 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Were is the father? Did he left them ?

  • @CC-hz1qm
    @CC-hz1qm 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Is there early genetic testing for this in utero?

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      We are unfortunately not aware of any.

    • @Jasapan-u4s
      @Jasapan-u4s 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      How would testing in utero change the outcome though?

    • @xirisx1988
      @xirisx1988 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@Jasapan-u4s for in the future if they have treatment options.

  • @mdnahidseo
    @mdnahidseo 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    U need a professional TH-cam thumbnail designer and video SEO expert /?

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, we would be interested! Especially if this is a volunteer offer, since we are such a small organization. Please email christine@chelseashope.org. Thank you!

  • @Ailuj234
    @Ailuj234 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Such love between a Mom and her girl. So beautiful.

  • @eileenmacdougall8945
    @eileenmacdougall8945 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you Mariah. Your weight of spirit is palpable. You so obviously have a huge heart, and I pray God sends you and yours much healing and peace.

  • @eileenmacdougall8945
    @eileenmacdougall8945 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you Chelsea, Mama and family, friends. I worked at a developementally disabled live in school, and you Mama are an extraordinary caretaker. God bless you's and breakthrough research. Your Chelsea's a beauty.

  • @kathyerb3134
    @kathyerb3134 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Chelsea is a beautiful child. You are a beautiful mom. Praying for you all from Ottawa.

  • @francinegreenway8451
    @francinegreenway8451 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sending hope hugs and prayers to this beautiful family 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏 🙏

  • @christinekelly1957
    @christinekelly1957 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙏 donated and praying

  • @melissagayheart7716
    @melissagayheart7716 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can definitely see some of those beautiful moments u have with ur daughter. Thank u for showing with us a glimpse in u and ur daughter's world ❤

  • @kandiceblu1
    @kandiceblu1 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Did you know it was la fora when you invited her to the Halloween?

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! No, they didn't have the Lafora Disease diagnosis before the Halloween party. Anissa was just diagnosed with epilepsy then.

  • @reginaferrin
    @reginaferrin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    God bless you mom!!! We need more moms like you on this earth!!!❤️❤️❤️

  • @reginaferrin
    @reginaferrin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🙏❤️

  • @KatSimms-u1n
    @KatSimms-u1n 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What you do is amazing. I took care of my mom with RA. Do you receive help other than the Massage therapist every other week? You need rest also. Your a wonderful moma I don't know if I would be that strong.

  • @melissaaustin5082
    @melissaaustin5082 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have taken care of my father when he had cancer, my grandmother when she was dying, My grandfather, and 12 years my sister and I cared for my mother but I have seen an angel at work here on this video. No let me say that I've seen two angels 😇😇 one who needs help and one who gives it. You have a precious daughter and she has a precious mother. ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @NevaJoplin
    @NevaJoplin 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is the father

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chelsea passed in 2016 and Linda stepped down from the organization, though we continue our mission in her daughter's memory. You can read more here: chelseashope.org/chelseas-story/

  • @barbaraangele1062
    @barbaraangele1062 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You are an amazing mom❤

  • @traceymalanowich7369
    @traceymalanowich7369 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Where is the husband/dad?????

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chelsea passed in 2016 and Linda stepped down from the organization, though we continue our mission in her daughter's memory. You can read more here: chelseashope.org/chelseas-story/

  • @lesleynelson7708
    @lesleynelson7708 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please may I ask. Were there no signs before she was 14? And is she aware of what has happened to her? And what is going on around her?

    • @chelseashopelaforacure
      @chelseashopelaforacure 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Chelsea passed in 2016, and Linda is no longer involved with the organization, though we work in memory of her daughter. I believe Chelsea was healthy and symptom-free before 14. Most Lafora patients show no signs of the disease until their first seizure. Sorry that we don't know all the answers to your questions! You can read more here: chelseashope.org/chelseas-story/

  • @martybob55
    @martybob55 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing this story about your beautiful daughter. I was unaware of Lafora Disease. Thank you also for reminding us to find joy in every day..

  • @lauralove6439
    @lauralove6439 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’ve never heard of the disease, thank you for educating us.

  • @heatherjoyce-stevens8653
    @heatherjoyce-stevens8653 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May God richly bless you both. You are a warrior mama.❤

  • @renae9365
    @renae9365 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I’m so sorry, for Chelsea and her family. If you’re anywhere around Missouri, I’d help her. I’m a licensed manicurist, I could massage her legs and feet. I’m 70, so I have time. Bless you all.