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Alexis’ Story in Local News

January 12, 2023/by Christine Kelly

AC Cruz has been sharing her daughter Alexis Rodriguez’s story with local news outlets to raise awareness and funds while she faces Lafora disease. Read the news articles here:

Long Island teen battles rare disease that affects less than 100 people globally

News 12, Long Island
December 19, 2022

“A Freeport High School alumnus is suffering from a rare and terminal disease that only affects 80 people worldwide.” [Read more…]

Freeport Mom Opens Up About Daughter’s Rare, Terminal Illness

Jeremy Barmash, Patch
Freeport, NY
January 5, 2023

“A once vibrant girl from Freeport is battling a rare and fatal form of epilepsy.” [Read more…]

Freeport girl fighting rare, fatal epilepsy

Mohamed Farghaly,
Long Island Herald, NY
January 12, 2023

“Alexis Rodriguez, a 19-year-old from Freeport, is facing a difficult and uncertain future as she battles a rare and fatal form of epilepsy.” [Read more…]

Patch Article News 12 Video Alexis’ Story Long Island Herald Piece
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