Meet Cheryl E., Parent Mentor at Akron Children's
![Cheryl E.](/parent-mentors/81602/mentor_main_photo/medium/ryan_as_an_infant.jpg)
Cheryl's Story
Ryan was born at 34 weeks with the most common form of dwarfism, Achondroplasia. His family are all average size. Ryan is now 10 years old and in the 4th grade. He had T-tubes put in his ears and has had both legs straightened at the age of 2. He is a pretty healthy child.
Cheryl is a parent mentor for these conditions: Achondroplasia.
Cheryl is a mentor for these care services: Ear Nose Throat (ENT), Genetic Syndromes, Orthopedics, Surgery