Lily Smith – Krabbe Disease

Learn more about Lily's experience with Krabbe Disease at Children's Hospital.

Watch Lily’s story and learn how her family is finding help and hope through the expertise of the Center for Rare Disease Therapy and the Blood and Marrow Transplant & Cellular Therapies at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh.

See more patient stories from the Center for Rare Disease Therapy.

Contact Us

At the Center for Rare Disease Therapy, every child diagnosed with a rare disease receives an individualized treatment plan and family-centered care.

For an appointment, consultation, or patient referral with an expert at UPMC Children’s Hospital for a child diagnosed with a rare disease, please contact:

Jodie Vento, MGC, LCGC
Phone: +1-412-692-RARE or 412-692-7273
Email: RareCare@chp.edu

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