Potentials Foundation

Big Tiny: TLC

New TLC series about the extraordinary life of the world's smallest siblings. In September 2011, 22-year-old Bridgette Jordan was crowned the World's Shortest Living Woman. Weighing only 18 pounds, she stands a diminutive, beyond-belief size of 28" (about the size of a six month old baby), while her younger brother Brad, weighs only 35 pounds and stands just 38" tall. Making them the world's shortest living brother and sister.

     
Leo has been highlighted in several wonderful and positive news features.  Our thanks go to the Lagana family for sharing your story and providing us a lovely glimpse into your lives.  Leo's interviews, articles, and adventures may be viewed using the links included below:
 

Leo on MSN
Leo's Video

   

Drake's news article
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Please click the photo to read this wonderful article about our friend Drake and the Taylor family.  They have shared a touching story of their life and experiences, including Drake's recent diagnosis of Moyamoya.  Thank you to the Taylor's for blessing others through this special article.  A link to an additional article on Drake and his treatment at Stanford may be found below:
BUSINESS WIRE

Elena's news feature
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Elena
was featured on Chicago's nightly news.  The photo to the left contains the link to this inspirational story about one very cool teen.  There you will find a video link to the broadcast, a slideshow link, and a written article about Elena and her dog Jewel.  Great job Elena!  Thank you to the Winters family for including a link back to Potentials.  We appreciate your support.

Taylor in the news
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The Providence Journal featured Taylor in a lovely article called "A Day in the Life of Taylor Marcello."  The photo to the left contains the link.  Be sure not to miss the fantastic slide show included with the newspaper article.  Well done, Taylor, you are an inspiration!

Liam in the news
Liam News



The Smyth family has been featured in an Irish News article.  Please click on the photo to the left to link to the article and read their story.

Tyler's in the news
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Tyler White has been featured in the three recent publications.  Read these inspirational stories by using the links listed below.

The Calgary Herald

People UK

The Sun

PROGRAM VIEWING SCHEDULE
find times and dates for upcoming documentaries

Kristin on Oprah
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Recently Kristin Riley had the unique privilege of being interviewed by Oprah Winfrey.  The show will debut November 18.  Congratulations Kristin, on a wonderful opportunity to share your story.  Thank you for your leadership and for being a positive role model.  We are always impressed by your class and poise.

Unraveling Mysteries

A.I. duPont Hospital is in the news!  The News Journal of Wilmington, DE has published a series of articles on dwarfism.  Dr. Scott, Dr. Bober, Dr. McKenzie, and Linda Nicholson are all featured.  Several MOPDII families are included with wonderful photos.  The photo is the link to the main story.  Also part of this series is a terrific article entitled "Smallest of the Small" (click the title for the link).  There is an additional article entitled "Big Enough" (click the title for the link) with an audio slideshow.

Hannah
Hannah on the Maury Show

Hannah recently starred on the Maury Povich show.  You can click on the photo to watch a video clip of her appearance on the Maury Show.  Beautiful job Hannah! 

Hannah has also been featured in her local newspaper for her achievements in theater and cheerleading.  Please click the link below to read her story.

Hannah's story in The Citizen

Friends on the Tyra Banks Show
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Hannah, Bridgette, Bradley, Ayumi, Jenna, and Kristin were featured on the Tyra Banks Show.  The photo contains a link to a brief description of the show. 

Just for fun...
A sweet video from CBS News featuring a dog and an elephant who have formed a close friendship...just two living creatures who somehow managed to look past their immense differences.


Potentials Foundation - A Cause for Chloe 
PO Box 34
Sandoval IL 62882
USA

info@potentialsfoundation.org

Families with a MOPDI/III, MOPDII, Meier-Gorlin or remarkably similar microcephalic primordial dwarfism not otherwise specified
diagnosis are invited to CLICK HERE and register with the foundation to join the family support
We would like to refer families with other forms of Primordial Dwarfism to the following sites for support:
Seckel Syndrome http://groups.yahoo.com/group/seckel-loop/
Russell-Silver Syndrome www.magicfoundation.org/www/docs/112/russel-silver-syndrome