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Mandy Vine’s Mission to Support Groundbreaking Research into Her Son Matthew’s Rare Brain Disease

When Mandy Vine’s son Matthew was diagnosed with the rare brain condition Leukoencephalopathy with Calcifications and Cysts (LCC) nearly eight years ago, her life changed overnight. The disorder causes abnormal calcium deposits, cysts, and white matter damage, leading to seizures, mobility issues, and potentially life-threatening brain pressure.  Thanks to a connection between her son’s hospital and Professor Yanick Crow, a […]

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