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La Grange mom hopes to raise awareness of rare genetic disorder

La Grange residents Lupe (from left), Isabel and Nick McKeehan spend time together outside. After 9-year-old Isabel was diagnosed with a urea cycle disorder, Lupe made it her mission to help others affected by the extremely rare genetic disorder. (Photo provided)

La Grange residents Lupe (from left), Isabel and Nick McKeehan spend time together outside. After 9-year-old Isabel was diagnosed with a urea cycle disorder, Lupe made it her mission to help others affected by the extremely rare genetic disorder. (Photo provided)

Isabel McKeehan, 9, of La Grange is doing well managing her urea cycle disorder with a strict low-protein diet, medication and supplements. Her mom, Lupe, said the St. Cletus Catholic School third-grader "loves to play with friends and loves life." (Photo provided)

La Grange resident Lupe McKeehan (left) is on a mission to help others affected by a urea cycle disorder after her 9-year-old daughter, Isabel, was diagnosed with the extremely rare genetic disorder. (Photo provided)