Meet Pola from Poland

It’s always bitter-sweet learning about new patients with Mitchell Syndrome. The bitter is obvious, but the sweet is obvious, too—especially when the patient is a brave young girl like Pola, from Poland.

Pola is 5yo. Her vision, hearing, and neurological problems started early. With family support and hard-working doctors, she was making progress but still struggling. Recently, genetic tests revealed she had Mitchell Syndrome. Pola’s family is relieved to have a diagnosis but now knows what they’re up against. They're also grateful to know they're not alone. We’ve been communicating with Pola’s doctors to give recommendations on treatments.

We’re all relieved that Mitchell Syndrome is so ultra-rare that it affects only a tiny fraction of people, but they each still matter. Every new patient puts a face on the battle we intend to win: finding an effective cure for this deadly neurological disease. Sweet and brave little Pola deserves our best efforts.

To learn more about Pola’s story, visit mitchellandfriends.org/famililes.

To support research into cures and treatments, visit mitchellandfriends.org/give.

Together, we can defeat the rarest of rare diseases.

(Pola's story is shared with permission.)