The Arizona Department of Agriculture is making a Gila Bend teen s dying wish come true. The event is a surprise. Enriquez suffers from Hurler Syndrome, a terminal illness. Hurler syndrome is associated with skeletal and joint problems, coarse facial features, poor growth, short stature, heart problems, corneal clouding, a large liver and spleen, mental retardation and an early death. The disease damages many organs including the heart and heart valves.
Death occurs in the early teens, often from the associated heart disease.
A ride along with an ADA Livestock Officer will be scheduled for later this month once classes adjourn for the summer. It s a pleasure for us to participate. Livestock Officers are responsible for assisting in the control of animal diseases and welfare through an inspection and enforcement program. The Arizona Department of Agriculture s mission is to regulate and support Arizona agriculture in a manner that encourages farming, ranching, and agribusiness while protecting consumers and natural resources.