STELLA’S STORY

Stella, 3 years old, East Windsor, NJ, Pompe Disease
At 5 weeks old, Stella was diagnosed with Pompe Disease, a rare condition that causes progressive muscle weakness and can lead to respiratory failure, which was once thought to stop most infants from reaching their first birthdays. Thanks to the therapists at Children’s Specialized Hospital and her fighting spirit, Stella is defying medical odds. She undergoes a combination of intensive physical and occupational therapies, and manages to always do so with a smile.

Thank you for helping kids like Stella!