In Memory of Christine Shimizu
 The Christini Fund was established
in the memory of Christine Shimizu who lost her battle to the most lethal form of
mitochondrial disease, Leigh Syndrome, just weeks after her second birthday. The goals of
the Christini Fund are to raise money for research, increase public awareness of
mitochondrial diseases, and inform people about the hope that can be found at the Mitochondrial
and Metabolic Disease Center at UCSD. |
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| We Made a Difference... |
 Amy Cavlovic, who lost her niece, Hailey Reese Cavlovic,
earlier this year to Alpers disease writes: “While
reading about Christini, I also learned how your efforts
directly led to the researchers being able to discover the genetic cause of Alper’s. How could we ever thank you for this? Hailey’s mom and dad are expecting again and, thanks to your
work, are having genetic testing done. I feel like Christini
has been Hailey’s angel. In honor and memory of Hailey, Christini and all the other little ones who fight these cruel
diseases, we hope to do as you have done – bring awareness, raise money and fight.
Thank you again. Words can never begin to describe how brave and amazing you are for
directing your energies as you have. God bless you.” |
Read the letter from Amy Cavlovic in it's entirety...
Read more about Christini Fund support of Alpers Syndrome research ...
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Last Updated 8/4/2008