Trimper Children
Sam 5, Max 9, Maddie 7



Jeff and Jane Trimper are both elementary school teachers from Stanton, Michigan. They have 3 children, Max, age 9, Maddie, age 7 and Sam, age 5. They are a wonderful and loving family. On October 25, 2002 they were devastated to discover that Max has a rare genetic disorder called Metachromatic Leukodystrophy (MLD). Since this is a recessive genetic condition the other 2 children were tested and also found to have the disease. All three children have (had) MLD.

Max underwent a stem cell transplant on January 16, 2003 in Minneapolis.He is now going to school and undergoing Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. They continue to see improvement in all areas and Max. Maddie and Sam had their transplants October 3, 2003 at Duke University. They had their transplants before they started to show symptoms. Things went well and now we are hoping and praying that the cells do their work. The kids are doing great.

Sam is in school and medication free. Maddie is still having some health issues, but doing very well. She will begin school next fall.