Category: Superhero Stories

Sonia-Mae is a 15-year-old KIF1A superhero from England. Her wish is to one day walk unaided again. Her family says Sonia-Mae “knows this is a huge challenge and is embracing life in her wheelchair as she rebuilds the strength in her legs.”

“Since KIF1A can worsen over time, we never know what tomorrow will bring. We’re IMPATIENTLY waiting on treatment or a cure as we live our lives. That’s all I ask. We don’t want riches or a lavish life. Just a cure for him to live a long, productive, pain free life.”

“We’re so proud of Cam’s resilience! He has taken this whole journey in stride. He’s very social and loves being around his peers.”

Meet Mario, a four-year-old KIF1A superhero from Spain. His mom recounts their journey to finding a diagnosis and says, “His genetic imperfection defines some of his characteristics but it does not hide him as a person.”

Jim is currently 37 years old and lives in Long Island, NY. It took over 30 years for Jim’s family to get his diagnosis: “The results revealed what could not have been known in 1981–that Jim did not have cerebral palsy and instead had an incredibly rare genetic disorder called KIF1A.”

Gia is a 1-year-old superhero, fighting KIF1A in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her family hopes to keep their little superhero comfortable and happy and they pray that her future is full of love.

Rylan is 5 years old and lives in Denver, Colorado. His mom says “He loves and is loved fiercely. It is critical to find treatment to continue Rylan’s growth. He has already taught us more about life than I could have imagined and he has a lot more teaching to do in his lifetime.”

Edward is 9 years old and lives in Victoria, Australia.

Mikolaj is 5 years old and lives in Poland. His mom says, “The scariest thing of all is the degenerative nature of this condition … and even this kind of SUPERHERO can’t cope with that. So, our best wish is a dream cure to stop the clock and give him the most amazing chance for…

Sutton is 4 years old and lives in Tennessee. Her mom says “We hope that one day there will be treatment so that she can learn to speak or use her legs. For now, we will continue enjoying our sweet girl while fighting for more answers.”

Breck is a busy 11-year-old, who lives in Billings, Montana. His hobbies include trains, basketball and Special Olympics gymnastics.