Devastating Diagnosis For Colorado Springs Family

Updated: 4:00 PM Jul 21, 2009

One in 18,000 males has a form of a genetic disease called Adrenoleukodystrophy. But for young boys, it is almost always fatal. There has been some success with bone marrow transplants and that is what Chrissy Vanloon is hoping will save her son's life.

Posted: 10:00 PM Jul 9, 2009
Reporter: Stephanie Ross
Email Address: sross@kktv.com

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