FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A 22-month-old Fresno girl living with a rare condition is getting support from the community after her family says insurance repeatedly denied a piece of equipment she needs to help her walk.
Ahzunea Mondragon-Lyday was born with Costello syndrome, a rare condition that affects growth and development. Her parents say she has been fighting since birth.
“She’s been a fighter since day one, you know, and as a parent, we’re proud that we’ve seen her grow this much. Because, from being told she’ll never be able to walk, she’ll never be able to move, she’ll never be able to live past a month. look at her now,” Shirley Mondragon-Lyday, Ahzunea’s parent, said…