About Bertrand

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Bertrand was born on December 9, 2007, Bertrand is a charming, serious, young man. He lives in Salt Lake City, UT with his parents Matt and Cristina. Bertrand suffers from global developmental delays, leukodystrophy, multifocal epilepsy, neuropathy, autism, cortical visual impairment, movement disorder and lack of tears (alacrima). He has a TBD genetic disorder.

In his short life Bertrand, has been subjected to hundreds of blood draws, countless tests, endless doctor's visits and he has to be monitored for seizures continuously. Bertrand, once given a life expectance of only 24 months, thanks to unwavering support of his loving parents and a medical/therapy team of near 30, has beaten the odds and has thankfully surpassed this milestone.

For more information about Bertrand's progress, read his blog at: http://overcomingmovementdisorder.blogspot.com/