Hello everyone! This is our 3-year-old son, Patrick. When he was born, the doctors noticed that he has broad and medially deviated thumbs, duplication of the left 5th toe, and cryptorchidism.

When Patrick was only 6 months old, we started to realize that something was not right. Around 1 year old, after we did a genetic test, it was discovered that Patrick was born with a very rare genetic condition called RTS (Rubinstein-Taybi Syndrome). After the results, he was submitted to more check-ups and investigations, and the doctors discovered other conditions related to RTS:

Mild dilatation of the ascending aorta

Hypotonia

Duplex kidneys

Obstructive sleep apnea (using CPAP)

Delayed motor milestones

Bilateral myopia with astigmatism

By now, Patrick has had 2 medical interventions: cryptorchidism surgery and adenoids and tonsils surgically removed. He is on the waiting list to have 3 more interventions for his hands and toes.

Patrick is globally developmentally delayed; he doesn't speak and still can't independently walk long distances. For this, he needs plenty of therapy to help him through.

Currently, we are doing twice-a-week physiotherapy, and once-a-week speech and language therapy, and occupational therapy.

The cost of these therapies is very high, and we are trying our best to help him as much as we can, but at times, it is too much even for us, and any little help would be very gratefully appreciated.

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