Amy Tarpein
I am sharing important news regarding Lissencephaly Awareness Day on Sept. 8. The City Council in Quincy is scheduled to sign a proclamation to honor this day during its Sept. 3 meeting. Additionally, the Memorial Bridge will be illuminated in purple on Sept. 1 to raise awareness for lissencephaly. Elijah’s Baby Bucket List is a…
Read Full Article “Elijah’s Baby Bucket List” is a social media movement raising awareness about a rare brain malformation while helping 5-year-old Elijah Tarpein live life to the fullest. Elijah is quite the celebrity, and not just among his nine older siblings. He was born with lissencephaly, a rare terminal genetic condition that causes seizures and spastic quadriplegia…
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