Kruzn For a Kure visits UNA women’s basketball

Trenedy Parks, News Editor

February 1, 2024

Kruzn For a Kure is a nonprofit organization that is raising money to fund research on Schimke Immuno-Osseous Dysplasia (SIOD). This is a multisystem disorder that affects growth, kidneys, heart, lungs and immune system. It affects 1 in 1-2 million babies in the US, only occurring when both parents carry an abnormal gene.

The foundation is run by Kyle and Jessica Davenport. They are the parents of Kruz and Paizlee Davenport, the first siblings to ever both test positive for SIOD. The Davenports left their regular life to fight for a cure for this disease.

Since starting the foundation in 2016, they have raised 1.5 million dollars. For the last two years, they’ve sent $30,000 monthly to keep the SIOD research afloat. The Davenport’s goal is to ultimately give hope to the families of those affected by this incurable disease.

Kruz and Paizlee both attended the UNA women’s team play against Kennesaw State at Flowers Hall on Jan. 24. At halftime, information about the foundation and how to get involved was announced and Kruz and Paizlee went on the court with Una the Lion.

To get involved visit their website — kruznforakure.org — to see options and learn about their history as a foundation and family.

About the Contributors

Trenedy Parks, Managing Editor

Trenedy Parks is a junior from Fayetteville, Tennessee. She is working towards a bachelor’s degree in journalism and digital media and a minor in human resources. She started as a staff writer for a year, News Editor for a year, and has been the managing editor since May 2024. Trenedy hopes to give the faculty, staff, and students of UNA news they can trust.

Treasure Franklin, Former Deputy Chief Photographer

Treasure Franklin is a junior majoring in Psychology with a minor in Applied Behavior Analysis. She is a member of the LaGrange Society, Student Government Association (SGA), and is in the Cole Honors College, as well as the Presidential Mentor's Academy. She has previously served as a Staff Photographer, website editor, and volunteer photographer/writer for The Flor-Ala.