"I hear & I forget, I see & I remember. I do & I understand."
extraordinary measures.
Thursday, May 20, 2010 || 5:35 PM
“Don’t hope for a miracle. Make one.” :]Saw Extraordinary Measures last night. This movie is based on a true story of two children and a father that quits his job to journey on his mission to help save his kids. It was a good movie on the struggle of a dad, played by Brendan Fraser to find a cure for his daughter and son. Both of whom had Pompe - Pompe disease is a rare (estimated at 1 in every 40,000 births), inherited and often fatal disorder that disables the heart and muscles. It is caused by mutations in a gene that makes an enzyme called alpha-glucosidase (GAA). Normally, the body uses GAA to break down glycogen, a stored form of sugar used for energy. But in Pompe disease, mutations in the GAA gene reduce or completely eliminate this essential enzyme. Excessive amounts of glycogen accumulate everywhere in the body, but the cells of the heart and skeletal muscles are the most seriously affected. Researchers have identified up to 70 different mutations in the GAA gene that cause the symptoms of Pompe disease, which can vary widely in terms of age of onset and severity. The severity of the disease and the age of onset are related to the degree of enzyme deficiency - In his search, he hooked up with a doctor, played by Harrison Ford, who has had ground-breaking research on the disease. It reminded me of Lorenzo's oil. This would be a good movie to recommend to friend for Father’s Day. I love this movie. It’s very inspiring. Please watch it.
XOXO
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