Ethan and Ronin have Sanfilippo Syndrome. Without treatment, they will not live to adulthood. You can help children like Ethan & Ronin by contributing to our campaign to raise funds for research into this childhood dementia.
Ethan and Ronin are energetic and loving young boys. In 2021 they were both diagnosed with Sanfilippo Syndrome. Coming from families with no known genetic conditions, the diagnoses were particularly shocking.
Both boys are absolutely loveable 'cuddle bugs'. They just have such a happy disposition and are so sweet and caring. Ethan has very limited speech but just wants to give everyone a hug. Ronin’s superpower is his absolute conviction that he can do anything. He’s just a loveable and happy-go-lucky kid, and he has a great laugh.
The future is not what we thought, we’re at a stage where the disease hasn’t progressed, but when I look at other children with Sanfilippo, I think, that’s where our boys are going, and that will bring me to tears — all the time.

You can help
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A big thank you to our Supporters
The real heroes who are kindly helping us achieve our goal

Amie Nebauer
$105

Amie's Mum
Love and hugs for 2 beautiful boys Ethan and Ronin xxx
$100

Annie Wild
Hoping this can work towards making the future brighter for the boys and all children with San Filippo
$11

Jessica Ascione
With love.
$53

Mabel And Pearl Mckinnon
We went to Afters with Ethan and Ronin - such sweet kids. Our thoughts are with you all
$26

Cyrise And Team
$500

Beach2beach Sanfilippo Superheroes Team
$6.53k
Such a worthy cause, truly the most beautiful family!