Monday, October 3, 2016
Stranger Things Star raising awareness for genetic disorder Zia Bella
Dustin, one of the characters in the hit TV series "Stranger Things", mentions that the reason that his teeth aren't in yet is because he has "cleidocranial dysplasia". Not only is this cool to have a character have it but the cooler part is that the actor who plays him, Gaten Matarazzo, actual has this rare genetic disorder. It affects one in a million, and its symptoms include underdeveloped bones and joints, absent collarbones, shortened limbs, skull deformities, and like Gaten knows, adult teeth that don't come in on time. He has shared his story of many surgeries and trouble in the acting world, and people from all over who share his struggles are chiming in. It is so admirable that he is using his new found fame to spread awareness on this topic.
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This kid is so sweet:') He posts things about the disorder on Instagram pretty often. I have so much respect for him and what he's doing.
ReplyDeleteStranger Things is my favorite show. I'm so glad this show can bring awareness and smiles at the same time.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love stranger Things and the fact that it can raise awareness for such an issue is very cool.
ReplyDeleteI love the show, and it's so great to see someone raising awareness through their fame in a good way. It's good to see kids raising awareness.
ReplyDeleteI think he is so amazing for putting this out there, people may be ashamed of their condition and he is showing confidence. Great topic! -Jada Brown
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