Summary
Jo Kaur and her husband, Richie, discovered their son Riaan had a rare genetic disorder called Cockayne syndrome. This condition causes Riaan to have significant health challenges, including premature aging and growth problems. The family started a foundation to fund research for potential treatments.
Key Facts
- Jo Kaur and Richie had a son named Riaan, who was born with health problems.
- Riaan was diagnosed with Cockayne syndrome (CS), a rare genetic disorder.
- CS leads to symptoms like premature aging and neurological decline.
- Riaan has Type II CS, one of the more severe forms of the disorder.
- His life expectancy is significantly reduced due to the severity of his condition.
- Jo and Richie began the Riaan Research Initiative to fund research into treatments.
- They partner with researchers to explore gene therapy as a potential solution.
- Raising money for this research is challenging due to high costs and economic conditions.
