Asher's story-

Asher was born at 36 weeks at 9lbs 10oz. He was immediately taken to the NICU where they diagnosed him with Hypoglycemia. Three days later, he was transported to CHOP and was then diagnosed with Hyperinsulinism. At 21 days old, Asher underwent a 98% pancreatectomy, and an appendectomy. We spent 43 days in the NICU and then transferred to the endocrine floor at CHOP. 

The #SWEETESTCAUSE is an online fundraising campaign that together with the Sugar Soirée is a chance for CHI's supporters to impact everything we do - every genetic test we fund, every research grant we fund, every conference we offer, every family we reach, and every patient we support.CHI is a lifeline to those born with congenital hyperinsulinism (HI) and their families, a rare disease that causes dangerously low blood sugar that can lead to brain damage and death. CHI is the only US patient organization dedicated to supporting children and adults born with HI all over the world. CHI funds and conducts research for better treatments and a cure. CHI is the foremost advocate for increased awareness and better medical protocols for HI to reduce preventable brain damage and death from prolonged low blood sugar.