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Education June 20, 2024 - 4:36 pm

Lawrence kids, teacher with neurofibromatosis maneuver through school, advocate for one another

by Maya Hodison

Lawrence teacher Andrea Kelly hadn’t known anyone with the same rare genetic disorder she has until a fearless 5-year-old walked into her kindergarten classroom.

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Health May 13, 2023 - 5:07 pm

Lawrence families navigate life with neurofibromatosis

by Maya Hodison

When 5-year-old Leo Peper was diagnosed with neurofibromatosis at 9 months old, his family was devastated. They had never heard of the genetic disease, which currently has no cure. But they’re hopeful that could someday change.

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