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Unique Gene Mutation Needs Urgent Life-Saving Treatment
24 Nov
Summary
- Two-year-old Oli-Jay suffers from a unique genetic mutation.
- Family seeks $14,000 for specialized treatment abroad.
- Condition prevents cells from producing necessary energy.
A family is urgently seeking $14,000 to fund life-saving treatment for their two-year-old son, Oli-Jay, who has a unique genetic mutation. This rare condition, a form of mitochondrial disease, prevents his cells from producing essential energy, affecting his ability to perform basic functions like eating and breathing. The genetic variant is so unprecedented that doctors can only treat symptoms as they arise.
Specialists believe a US-based foundation may have identified potential drugs to help Oli-Jay. However, the personalized analysis and drug repurposing plan come at a significant cost, posing the only barrier to his treatment. The family emphasizes that this is his realistic chance for improved quality of life and expresses hope that raised funds will also support future research for others.
The past four months have been overwhelming for the family, with fundraising efforts described as their only hope to save Oli-Jay's life. This situation follows previous heartbreak for the family, who lost a nephew to a rare brain tumor in 2019. Donations are being accepted through a dedicated online fundraiser.
