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May 21, 2021 · Months after Porter and his wife Kelsey Mayfield tied the knot in 2013, his mother-in-law was diagnosed the brain disease that currently has no cure. Mayfield herself then tested positive for the ...
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Kelsey Porter, wife of “Friday Night Lights” actor Scott Porter, discusses with Katie her personal experience of having Huntington's disease, and how she was able to birth and raise children without passing down the condition. The mother of two outlined the details of how she and her husband met…
May 1, 2024 · For Porter, the fight against HD hits remarkably close to home. Shortly after exchanging vows with his wife, Kelsey Mayfield, in 2013, their lives took an unexpected turn. Kelsey’s mother was diagnosed with Huntington’s Disease, a diagnosis that cast a shadow over their family’s future.
Feb 14, 2022 · Scott Porter Is on a Mission to Fight Huntington’s Disease for Wife Kelsey Mayfield. Scott Porter has made it his goal to fight Huntington’s Disease with The Huntington’s Disease Society of America. The Ginny & Georgia actor opened up about the personal reason that inspired his fight. Shortly after his wedding with his wife, Kelsey ...
Apr 25, 2024 · Huntington’s Disease is a neurological disorder that is usually transmitted through parents, and Scott’s wife got it from her mother. Scott’s wife is battling this disease, and yet she lives a perfectly normal lif e. In fact, we came to know about this disease from Ginny and Georgia actor Scott Porter. Back in 2020, Scott tweeted a video ...
Huntington’s disease got the spotlight in early July on national news in a story featuring two families grappling with the diagnosis. The 15-minute segment features Kelsey Porter, wife of Scott Porter (Friday Night Lights) and Texas native Justin Furstenberg, who both carry the gene for HD. Upon learning of her mother’s diagnosis, Kelsey decided to get tested and ultimately to pursue ...
Jul 2, 2019 · The actor and his wife, Kelsey, are being honored as part of this year’s fifth annual Freeze HD event, which raises money and awareness for the fight against Huntington’s disease. In support ...
