Meet the adorable and inspiring Lunt family of California: Chad, Cherisse, Dallin (5), Jocelyn (3), and Lucy (10 months). They have enthusiastically jumped on board Unite For The Cure and committed to raising $5,000 towards Unite’s goal of collectively raising $100,000 for Dr. Keirstead’s promising SMA stem cell program at UC Irvine.
Why are the Lunts uniting for the cure?
Chad and Cherisse Lunt live in Menlo Park, CA with their three children: Dallin, Jocelyn, and Lucy. Dallin (5) and Jocey (3) are both perfectly healthy and strong while Lucy (10 months) was diagnosed with SMA Type I in March of 2009. The Lunt’s are keenly interested in the research to cure SMA and up to this point have felt like there was little they could do, directly, to help in this great cause. Helping raise awareness, while providing critical funding for this treatment, has brought increased hope and peace to this family.
Like many other families who are experiencing this illness, the Lunt’s had no family history of the illness and, after having two perfectly healthy children, took it for granted that they would have children born into their family without any complications. Although Lucy suffers from this disease, she doesn’t let it affect her disposition. She is constantly smiling and bringing happiness and hope to all who come in contact with her.
The Lunt’s are incredibly hopeful that creating additional awareness of SMA, as well as providing critical funding for this potential cure, will garner the support and funding needed to bring an end to this disease. Unite For The Cure is a critical tool for the Lunt’s as they strive to achieve their goal of increased awareness and funding focused on this specific disease.
