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Puppy Fulfills Wish of a Lifetime for Irvine Boy

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Puppy Fulfills Wish of a Lifetime for Irvine Boy
Darian Vakilil, four, is pictured with his mother Rojan and dog, Frank. Submitted photo
Lynn Hackman
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Young Darian Vakilil suffers from a rare disease called GM1 Gangliosidosis, a degenerative brain disorder caused by a single, but vital, missing enzyme.

GM1 strikes young children, causing toxic materials to build up in the brain, ultimately shutting down critical body functions.

Lynn Hackman
Lynn Hackman
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Lynn is a reporter for the Southern California edition of The Epoch Times, based in Orange County. She has enjoyed a 25-year career as a senior-level strategic public relations and contingency planning executive. An editor, blogger, and columnist, Lynn also has experience as a television and radio show producer and host. For six years, she was co-host of Sunday Brunch with Tom and Lynn on KOCI 101.5 FM. She is also active in the Newport Beach community, serving as chair emeritus of the Newport Beach City Arts Commission, among various positions with other local organizations.
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