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Brendan Defies FoxP1 to Race | Alexandria Louisiana News
Brendan Scallan, Louisiana’s only known case of rare FoxP1 syndrome, is rewriting the script on what’s possible—defying doctors’ predictions to race ATVs and dirt bikes, now competing in tournaments with dreams of pro racing. Diagnosed in 2019 after missing developmental milestones, his family turned adversity into action, launching “Scallan Wolfpack Racing” to raise awareness and funds for gene therapy research. With no cure yet, a UCLA study offers hope—but it needs $6,000 from 50 families to kickstart lab testing. Brendan’s roar on the track isn’t just about speed—it’s a rallying cry for a…
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