Help Save 8-Year-Old Aedrik’s Life

I’ve started this GoFundMe for Allison Quinn because her 8-year-old son Aedrik needs help as he confronts a life-or-death medical crisis. Recently, this beautiful, ebullient, inquisitive little boy was diagnosed with a rare genetic neurodegenerative disorder, X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy, which attacks the nervous system and adrenal glands and is very often fatal.

This week, we got the terrible news that Aedrik has the cerebral form of ALD. The doctors say the only option for stopping the progression and its devastating symptoms—and saving his life—is a stem-cell transplant, which is likely to take place within a month and keep him hospitalized for weeks.

Allison, who was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis two years ago, is a single mom who is recently unemployed and will be unable to work full-time while her son fights for his life. She is also facing unforeseen new expenses, including medical bills and possibly travel and housing away from home. We are setting the initial goal for this fundraiser to cover estimated costs for the next few months and will let you know if it changes and why.

Aedrik is an incredible child who has a mischievous twinkle in his eye and a smile that could break your heart. He loves scary movies, pranks, punk music, and stuffed animals. Most of all, he loves his mom. Please give what you can to make it easier for her to help him.