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Caregiver Ambassadors

Real parents and caregivers like you

Our SKYTROFA Caregiver Ambassadors are real parents whose children have been diagnosed with pediatric growth hormone deficiency (GHD) and are taking SKYTROFA. See their inspiring stories about navigating their children's pediatric GHD diagnosis, treatment, and finding SKYTROFA.

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Kylene, Sophie, and Isaac: Two Siblings With One Injection Day

“I am a firm believer in SKYTROFA and would like to share my experiences with others.”

Kylene and her husband, Jeremy, have 2 children with GHD. Sophie was diagnosed just before her sixth birthday in 2016. Two years later, Isaac was diagnosed as well. For years, Kylene had to manage daily and weekly injection schedules while her children were on different therapies. Now that both Sophie and Isaac are taking SKYTROFA, Kylene sets a weekly alarm for their injections. This dosing schedule gives the whole family more flexibility.

Lezette and Christian: Finding Flexibility

“Not having to remember daily injections has been really helpful, especially since my son now has evening soccer practice 4 nights a week”

Lezette's son, Christian, an avid soccer player, suffered several bone fractures and a dip in his growth curve around age 7. After being diagnosed with GHD at age 11, he started on daily injections. Two years later, his doctor suggested trying once-weekly SKYTROFA. Now, Christian and his family can travel more easily to soccer tournaments with the flexibility of a once-weekly schedule and no need for refrigeration.

Mike and Kevin: Learning to Self-inject

“Get used to your child routinely standing next to you with an ever-increasing smile as they close the height gap between you”

At 10 years old, it became clear that Mike's son, Kevin, was falling behind on his growth curve. He was diagnosed with GHD. Shortly after starting daily injections, Kevin was able to switch to once-weekly SKYTROFA. Now, as a teen, he prepares and administers his own injections under the supervision of his parents. Once-weekly SKYTROFA gives him more freedom for sleepovers, traveling, and activities without daily disruptions. As a parent, Mike is proud to see Kevin take ownership of his treatment. He hopes that sharing their story will help other children do the same with their GHD treatment.

Nicole and Tucker: Facing Injection Concerns

“When it was time for us to learn how to use it and actually do so, we were pleasantly surprised by how simple it was.”

After a long road to diagnosis, Nicole's son, Tucker, finally started a daily treatment for GHD. However, both Nicole and Tucker experienced significant anxiety about his injections. When Nicole heard about once-weekly SKYTROFA, they talked with their doctor and decided to switch. The once-weekly schedule and ongoing support from the Ascendis Signature Access Program® (A·S·A·P) helped them face their injection concerns. Plus, they both found that the SKYTROFA Auto-Injector was easy to use. Now, they can focus more energy on tracking Tucker's growth progress.

Tracy and Vince: The Right Routine

“The weekly injection with SKYTROFA allows for us to center Vince's life and fit the medication and treatment around it versus the other way around.”

Tracy's active preteen, Vince, was frustrated with being teased for his height prior to being diagnosed with GHD. After starting treatment, Vince became very anxious about the daily injections, to the point that he paused taking them. The mental and emotional burden was overwhelming. When SKYTROFA was FDA approved, Vince switched to the once-weekly injection after talking with their doctor. Now, he has been able to consistently stick to his routine with less anxiety. SKYTROFA has allowed Tracy and Vince to fit GHD treatment into their lifestyle.

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