KAYLA MILLS

Kayla Mills is a 15-year-old girl with a very rare genetic condition. Kayla is being researched by the National Institute of Health (NIH), as she is the 29th documented case of Autoimmune Polyglandular Syndrome Type 1 in the United States.

Kayla is helping to write the history of this disease.

Kayla’s list of diagnoses include:

Autoimmune Pneumonitis/Bronchitis

Bronchiectasis Autoimmune Hepatitis

Primary Immune Deficiency.             

Selective Antibody Deficiencies           

Addison’s Disease   

Primary Ovarian Failure

Hypoparathyroidism

Hypogammaglobulinemia

Growth Hormone Deficiency                       

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Ectodermal Dystrophy and Enamel Hypoplasia     

Long QT Syndrome     

POTS Syndrome             

Low Bone Density

We are fundraising in order that Kayla can go to Key Largo for a 5-day program of swimming with the dolphins at Island Dolphin Care.  Kayla’s medical care is very complex and life encompassing.  The therapy that is provided at Island Dolphin Care is a life changing experience.