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Mission Statement

Rooted in real stories, Hope4Harper is a community that connects and supports families navigating rare diseases, complex medical journeys, and the challenges of life after loss.

Quick Pathways

Discover how one family’s journey with CDKL5 became a beacon of hope for families facing rare diseases, medical complexity, and loss.

Hear from siblings who grew up alongside rare disease—their voices, their strength, and the unique perspective only they can share.

Watch and listen to real families share the questions, fears, and moments of grace that often go unspoken in the rare disease community.

Join us in supporting families who need to know they’re not alone—through donations, involvement, or simply sharing these stories.

Featured Story or Blog

A New Approach to Treating CDKL5 and Possibly More!

The Jensen Lab has identified a new approach for treating CDKL5 disorder that has crossed into the possibility of treatment of other epilepsy, neurodevelopmental, and neurodegenerative disorders in particular, including Alzheimer’s. 

It Sounds Simple to Say I Will Donate My Child to Science

When you are the parent of a child with a life-threatening disorder, you must prepare beforehand. There has to be a balance between living the life you’ve been given with this child to the fullest and being “ready” for an abrupt end.

Dear Hope4Harper Supporters

I am living every parent’s worst nightmare and every parent’s dream at the same time!  I am learning to lead my children to find their own purpose in life and have the courage to fulfill it.  I would not have had the strength to do this without your support.

Rooted in real stories, Hope4Harper is a community that connects and supports families navigating rare diseases, complex medical journeys, and the challenges of life after loss.