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Leah's story at Yaldei

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When our daughter Leah was nine months old we began to realize that something was not quite right. She had missed several important developmental milestones. We immediately began to seek the help we needed. After a few months, several tests and a lot of tears we got our answer. Leah was diagnosed with a neurological genetic disorder known as Angelman's syndrome. We were told that our beautiful daughter would never talk or walk. She would be plagued with sleep and stomach issues and probably end up with epilepsy. After the shock wore off we began to look into our options. The search, at first seemed hopeless. Leah was so disabled, how could anyone help?

Then we found Yaldei.

The incredible people who work at Yaldei made us feel like there was hope and a future for our daughter. While our dreams for her may have changed we could once again dream great things for her. Recently Leah learned to put a toy into a container with a small opening. To most, this is nothing, to us it was a huge achievement, the type of achievement dreams are made of. She is learning to communicate through sign language and picture exchange. She finally has a meaningful way to "talk". We realize that we are just at the beginning of our journey and that Leah still has very far to come, but I can honestly say, I do not know where Leah would be today without the care, love and education Yaldei has provided. She has become what everyone told us she could never be. I know our daughter is destined for great things. Her beautiful, shining eyes tell me that every time I look at her. There are so many children who could benefit from Yaldei the way Leah has but money is an issue. I am asking you to think about those children and donate.

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