'He’s two years and 10 months, and he’s been in a hospital since he's been born.'
family is celebrating a big homecoming Tuesday, as a toddler boy headed home for the first time in his life.
Francesco Bruno was pushed out of La Rabida Tuesday morning by his mother, as multiple staff members from the children's hospital gathered outside cheering. They were there to send off Francesco and his parents to their home in Oak Lawn.Francesco has a rare and complex condition called Skeletal Dysplasia. The genetic disorder specifically impacts Francesco's ribs, making it difficult for his lungs to grow properly.
That next adventure is a big one for the Bruno family. The parents have been getting trained administering the care their son will need at home. As they got ready to drive home with their son, they said they were ready for the road ahead.
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