Toronto boy whose parents raised $3M to treat his rare genetic disorder starts clinical trial - CBC.ca

Michael Pirovolakis is the only child in Canada diagnosed with spastic paraplegia 50 (SPG50). This past March doctors at SickKids Hospital in Toronto began a one-dose therapy in part of a groundbreaking clinical trial where Michael is the only participant.

After his parents desperately raised $3 million over three years trying to find a cure for their son's rare genetic disease, Michael Pirovolakis is one step closer to possible recovery. Michael, 4, … [+4413 chars]

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