Isabel Jurado Needs Help

Sanfilippo Syndrome, also known as MPS III, is a genetic Mucopolysaccharide (MPS) disorder and was named for Dr. Sylvester Sanfilippo who helped identify the condition in 1963. There are four different enzyme deficiencies that cause Sanfilippo. Children with Sanfilippo lack an enzyme that breaks down the body sugar called heparin sulfate which slowly builds in the brain, stopping normal development.

Isabel Jurado has Sanfilippo Syndrome. She is the 3-year-old daughter of Jimmy Jurado, head of Latin American sales for a chemical company. Jurado is reaching out to friends, acquaintances, family, and the public for help to have young Isabel treated for the condition.

If you can help, Jeff Quinton has more information.