Twelve-year-old Louis Corbett and two of his older brothers have a genetic disorder, known as retinitis pigmentosa, that causes eyesight to deteriorate over time. However, Louis has an accelerated version. His mom, Catherine Corbett, told CNN that he's likely to lose his vision soon. So instead of watching the world fade away, his parents have a plan to help Louis see it all.
"This year we're going to try and fill his world with as many beautiful images as we can," Catherine said. The family explains how on their crowd funding page called "Louis' BIG Trip":
This trip is to fill his 'visual database' with colours, textures, shapes, sights and sunsets. We also want to equip him with the confidence and resilience to become an strong, confident young man who knows no limits.
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