When Scott Baio's little daughter Bailey was born she tested positive for GA1, a condition that can lead to neurological problems. Scott and his wife Renee' had to wait 10 weeks to find out the first tests were false positives and their little angel was OK. Instead of moving on, the couple started a foundation named after their daughter called Bailey Baio Angel Foundation. BBAF's mission statement is:
To immediately and effectively heighten awareness on the importance of expanded newborn screening and its availability and necessity for every newborn. To create, promote and facilitate legislation which will mandate expanded newborn screening for all fifty states. To raise funds through promotional activities and sales to support children and families affected with GA1 and other OA’s (organic acidemia metabolic disorders) through the creation of provisional support programs (including food, vitamin and emotional support efforts.)
The amazing foundation is having their first event on May 30th!!! At the event, you can buy the same great baby stuff that the celebs buy for their kids at a much cheaper price and you might be able to own something that a celeb or one of their little darlings wore. Plus it is going to be a star studded event for the reasonable price of a $10 entrance fee! And the best part of it, the money is going to important foundation whose mission needs to be out there! Expanded newborn testing should be a given and not a privilege! So please come out and support the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation on May 30th if you live in the Los Angeles area!!! I will be there. BTW you can follow Renee' and Scott Baio on Twitter at @BBAF!!!
