05/28/2026
What happens when a mother knows something is wrong, but no one has answers yet?
For Camille Fortunato, it meant years of watching, questioning, searching, and advocating for her son, Anthony.
Eventually, Anthony was diagnosed with Williams syndrome, a rare genetic condition that can affect development, learning, cardiovascular health, and other parts of the body.
But this conversation is not only about the diagnosis.
It is about what parents carry when they are trying to be heard.
It is about why rare disease research matters.
It is about how community can become a lifeline for families who feel isolated, overwhelmed, or unsure of what comes next.
And it is about the love that can turn one familyâs experience into advocacy for many others.
In the latest episode of Purposeful, speaks with Camille, founder of The Anthony Filippazzo Grant for Williams Syndrome Research, about motherhood, medical research, awareness, and building support for families navigating Williams syndrome.
For anyone who has ever had to fight for answers, advocate for someone they love, or believe in a cause before the world fully understood it, this conversation will stay with you.
Listen to the latest episode through the link in our bio.