Through her career she has realized how family members of individuals with mental illness, behavioral problems, and other syndromes and disorders often do not receive the support they need while loving and caring for their loved ones. For family members of girls with Rett Syndrome this can be especially difficult and often starts with them trying to have their daughters appropriately diagnosed. Someone who is very close to her lost her precious young daughter to complications from Rett Syndrome. Sadly a cure for Rett Syndrome was not found in time for this angel; however, everyone needs to work hard to find a cure so no other parent has to do the unthinkable and bury their precious angel too soon. “It is a privilege to be a part of such an amazing and important group. All little girls with Rett deserve the opportunity to dance, laugh, gossip, run and play so let’s find a cure!”