Stronger Together
You can grow up and have to eat differently, but it doesn’t have to define you.
At 8 years old, Virgil understands that he has to be careful about what he eats. Living with a rare metabolic condition called classical homocystinuria (HCU), Virgil was diagnosed through newborn screening. His parents, Tom and Kristen, then welcomed Virgil’s little sister Annie who also has classical HCU. As the family grew, so did their support, strength, and experience with rare disease. Learn more about support and resources for patients and families in the HCU community at HCU Network America (HCUNA).