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Ten-Year-Old Gracie Faces Diabetes Battle With Stem Cell Hope

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COLUMBIA - Jeff Leuty, a father from Columbia, is seeking financial support for an experimental stem cell therapy to treat his 10-year-old daughter Gracie’s Type 1 diabetes. The family aims to raise $27,000 to cover the cost of the treatment offered by a clinic in Florida. Gracie Leuty, who currently manages Type 1 diabetes, faces increased health risks as she continues her growth and development. The stem cell therapy being considered has shown promising results in reducing insulin dependence or potentially reversing the condition, though it remains experimental and outcomes are not guaranteed. Leuty emphasized that the family is carefully researching the clinic and consulting with medical professionals to ensure the treatment is appropriate. “Your generous support, no matter the amount, will bring us closer to giving Gracie the opportunity for a life without the constant demands of diabetes,” he said in a statement. The fundraising campaign is hosted on GoFundMe,

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Riverbend East Rotary Honors Community Leaders With Fellowship Awards

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EAST ALTON - Allen Hale honored two East Alton community leaders with Paul Harris Fellowship awards during the recent Installation of Officers event for the Riverbend East Rotary Club. Hale, recognized for his 50 years of service to the club, presented the awards to Debbie Angleton and Denny Weber. The event also marked the selection of Mark Smith as the club’s president for the 2025-26 term. The Paul Harris Fellowship award, named after Rotary’s founder, acknowledges individuals who have shown dedication to community service, peace, goodwill and international understanding. Angleton and Weber were recognized for their contributions to the East Alton community through this prestigious honor.

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