#FightForAaron

As many of you may already know, the Sharp family's lives were turned upside down over the Holidays when they learned that baby Aaron has a very rare genetic disease called Hurler Syndrome (MSP-I).

Children with this disease are missing the enzyme which breaks down mucopolysaccharides (big sugar molecules) so these big sugar molecules end up building up in places they're not supposed to (brain, spleen, liver, joints, etc.). For more information on Hurler Syndrome, please visit: http://mpssociety.org/mps/mps-i/



Unfortunately, there is no cure for this disease, but there is a treatment which slows the progression. The treatment will be rough on Aaron's little body, as it involves chemotherapy, enzyme replacement therapy, and a bone marrow transplant. Aaron will be undergoing all of his treatment at the University of Minnesota beginning on January 23. Once a donor match is found, Aaron and Angela will have to travel back to Minnesota to get the bone marrow transplant, where he'll need to stay in the hospital for approximately 6 months so they can ensure his body doesn't reject the transplant.

At the end of the day, the road ahead is going to be long and tough. Let's all show Aaron that he's not in this fight alone and that he's got a strong and loving army of people supporting him as he fights for his life.

Please place your order for your very own #FightForAaron t-shirt! All funds raised will be put directly towards medical and travel expenses incurred for Aaron Sharp's medical treatment.

Of course, your thoughts and prayers are also invaluable, so please keep them coming!

In lieu of, or in addition to, purchasing your #FightForAaron t-shirt, please feel free to make a monetary donation to Aaron and Angela at his GoFundMe account here: https://www.gofundme.com/baby-aarons-fight-against-hurler-syndrome