Kala McWain, Neighbor

I am a mother of two from Casper, Wyoming. My youngest son Braxton was diagnosed with

phenylketonuria (PKU), a rare metabolic disorder, at four days old. If levels of phenylalanine in his

body are not constantly managed, Braxton would be at risk for behavioral problems, seizures, and

severe intellectual disability.   In the two years since his diagnosis, I have worked tirelessly to build

public awareness of the impact that this disease has on both patients and caregivers and advocate to

bring the community more support. I currently sit on the advocacy committee at National PKU Alliance fighting for equity in healthcare at a federal level.