Lanie was born with a rare genetic disorder known as DDX3X. This genetic disorder affects her in many ways. She is nonverbal and is unable to walk independently. She has feeding difficulties, which led to surgeries and a feeding tube. Although this disorder has brought many obstacles in Lanie’s life, it never took away her beautiful smile. Lanie loves music, swimming, and lights. She is always happy and has a contagious giggle. Her Dream request is a week long trip with her family to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, Sea World, and the Sunshine Dream Village!