Pam and her daughter, Kelsey, live with phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare, inherited metabolic disease which affects the brain. In honor of PKU Awareness Day, recognized on Dec. 3 each year in the U.S., we’re sharing Pam and Kelsey’s incredible PKU story. Watch to learn more about what it’s like to manage PKU every day, the experience of caring for someone with PKU while also living with PKU, and how they inspire each other.
Pam and Kelsey’s PKU Story
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