IPSWICH, Mass. (WHDH) — Students at Ipswich Middle School have raised thousands of dollars to help their sick classmate but they still have awhile to go before they reach their goal.
Talia Duff has a rare genetic condition called Charcot Marie Tooth Type 4J, or CMT4J. The disease is similar to ALS; Talia requires use of a wheelchair and requires daily therapy to stabilize her breathing.
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Doctors are working on a cure for CMT4J but $1 million is needed. Her classmates have raised $125,000 to go with the $500,000 already raised but they intend to keep their fundraiser going. They hope to hit $1 million by New Year’s Eve.
To help Talia reach her goal, visit CureCMT4J.org.
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