Austin & Devin Tallman

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Here is some information on the disease the boys have.
Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is an immune deficiency disorder in which not enough immunoglobulin M (IgM) is produced by the body. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome also causes low numbers of blood platelets (thrombocytopenia) which are also small in size, eczema, and an increased risk of developing an autoimmune disorder or cancer. Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome is associated with a defective gene on the X (female) chromosome, so females tend to be carriers of the syndrome while males with the defective gene develop symptoms. Studies have shown that Wiskott-Aldrich syndrome occurs in 4 per million live male births, and affects people of all ethnic backgrounds

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Austin Tallman, the 12 year-old son of Dave Tallman, passed away this morning after a very long and courageous battle. Please keep Dave and his family in your prayers