Atypical Progeria Syndrome Harry's story

Hi, Im Harry Crowther, Im 24 years old and I have an extremely rare genetic disorder known as Atypical Progeria Syndrome (Non Classical Progeria) whereby I have a defect with the LAMIN A/C gene (LMNA). Though not to be confused with the classical Hutchinson Guilford Progeria Syndrome (HGPS) - both are Premature Aging Disorders. I was diagnosed in the USA aged 7 years old. Together with my Mum I keep this blog. Hope you enjoy my story.

Thursday, 31 August 2017

Progeria Family Circle Reunion in Oslo, Norway 2017

From the 24th - 29th of August Harry & myself attended this years Progeria Reunion in Oslo, hosted by Miss Skoom. We had an amazing 5 days of fun and laughter and there are so many people to thank, from Miss Skoom, Marjet, all the dream team. Huge thank you also to the trampoline park, circus Arnardo, the amusement park, go karting, zip lining and Frambu. Many thanks also to Hotel 33. There was of course also time for reflection and remembering those who we lost in 2016/2017 since our last reunion. Micael, Gamze & Mia, who we all remember with love and affection.

from L>R Harry, Michiel, Mats from Belgium and Miles from Sweden.

Harry with Amber, sister of Michiel.

Harry with Claudia from Portugal

Amber, Harry & Bjorn from the Netherlands

Harry with Luke and his dad Ronny from Germany, who for them, this was their first reunion.

Harry with Michiel and Jesper from Denmark. Jesper and the community of Denmark helped fund this years reunion and for that we offer you much love & appreciation.

Wednesday, 28 June 2017

Goodnight sweet Gamze

On the 27th June 2017 aged just 17 years and 4 months our dear friend Gamze fell asleep and grew her angels wings. Gamze had the most beautiful blue eyes and a smile so bright it would light up a room. It has been our pleasure to be your friend sweet Gamze. Sleep well xxx

Monday, 26 June 2017

Family is everything. Progeria Reunion Promo video

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=492606944404993&id=100009670753044

Please support if you can. Let's make this years reunion hosted by Miss Skoom in Oslo, Norway in August a reality.
Thank you xxx

Meet just some of the children who benefit from the reunions and magical, precious time spent together.

Monday, 20 February 2017

News, news & more news!

Been a busy few months. Harry is now working as an Apprentice for SimplyBiz. The added bonus is that the office is in the same building as his favourite football team. Huddersfield Town. Harry has also passed his driving test in January

Huge thank you to Harry's driver instructor Stuart Wilkinson for supporting Harry in passing his test.

Harry turned 18 on the 2nd Feb and to celebrate we had a family meal and also invited our friends over from Belgium. Michiel and his sister Amber have HGPS along with Mats. So it was great for the four of them to spend a weekend together.