Elijah's Baby Bucket List is a social media movement raising awareness about lissencephaly while helping 6-year-old Elijah live life to the fullest.
Elijah is quite the celebrity, not just among his nine older siblings!
The 6-year-old was born with a rare, terminal genetic condition called lissencephaly.
They said he would not live to be two!
The devastating diagnosis led his single mother and siblings to create a bucket list to fill Elijah's lifetime with as much happiness and adventure as possible.
"Elijah's Baby Bucket List" is now a popular social media movement dedicated to raising awareness about lissencephaly. It also provides opportunities for Elijah to live his life to the fullest while spreading joy and making new friends and memories.
Elijah's story has appeared on TV, radio, print, and online. He also has over half a million followers from around the globe on platforms including Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok. His followers read about his latest experiences and enjoy videos of his infectious laughter and smile.
"He's always happy, always laughing. It's hard to stay sad when he's around," said his mother, Amy Tarpein. "He is unconditional love and the embodiment of pure joy."