Jace, born 1991

Jace, born 1991

So my name's Jace I’ve had PKU for almost 27 years now. My brother and I are the second set of twins in the United States to have it. My…Read more

Kelsey, born 1992

PKU does not define me but PKU has molded me into the adult I've become. Growing up with PKU taught me accept my differences early on. I couldn't eat the…Read more

Marissa, born 1997

My name is Marissa, I am 20 years old, and I was diagnosed with Classical PKU at birth. My whole life I have struggled with my diet, my best levels…Read more
Racheal, born 1990

Racheal, born 1990

I was diagnosed with PKU from birth I have 2 siblings who don't have PKU so growing up I found it quite hard, I wasn't so bad with the Medicen…Read more
Melissa, born 1994

Melissa, born 1994

My name is Melissa and I was diagnosed with Classical PKU at 2 weeks old. My parents were so good at keeping my levels in range while I was growing…Read more
Olivia, born 1991

Olivia, born 1991

I was born on a Saturday morning in 1991. Although routine screening had been established for PKU, treatment protocol was not entirely agreed upon as it is today. My poor…Read more
Millie, born 1991

Millie, born 1991

My PKU story begins on a balmy morning in July of 1991. I was born in the only hospital in Selma, AL on the day my grandfather ("Pappy"), freshly home…Read more
David, born 1959

David, born 1959

What does PKU mean to me? To me PKU is all about community. We all consider ourselves one big family. We are a community of patients, Medical prefessionals, advocates, and…Read more

Elizabeth

I didn't know it at the time, but I have been blessed in my PKU journey. I am 30 years old. Growing up, I remember drinking my formula, circle bread…Read more