Coopersburg area residents Jennifer and Nichoals Kaintz lost their daughter Emersynn Isla to a rare genetic disorder last year. Through their grief, they decided to make Emersynn’s legacy a positive one, and the Emersynn Isla Shining Star Foundation was born. The 501(c)3 foundation is already having a positive impact on other families with children who are receiving palliative or hospice care, just like Emersynn did.