Scott and Renee Baio Create Bailey Baio Angel Foundation

Karl Erikson — Sat, 06 Sep 2008 17:04:00 GMT

Scott Baio, best known as Chachi from "Happy Days," is a proud papa of daughter Bailey DeLuca. But last fall, he and wife Renee had the ultimate scare with their beautiful little girl. She tested positive for a possibly deadly metabolic disorder called Glutaric Acidemia Type 1 (GA-1). The result was found during Bailey's newborn screening test and fortunately, it was a false positive test result.

Relieved with the news, the Baios found that most states don't require a screening for GA-1. So they've created the Bailey Baio Angel Foundation, launching this week. The foundation is increasing awareness for the need of extended newborn screening tests in every state. They've teamed up with Savebabies.org and filmed a public service announcement for this month's National Newborn Screening Awareness Month.

They're also auctioning off items in their eBay boutique to help children affected by GA-1. The Baios will also be accepting donations through their website, as well as offering awareness wristbands, logo-printed bibs and onesies, and t-shirts. Go check out their site and see if you can help make a difference.

Way to go, Chachi!

Source | Bailey Baio Angel Foundation

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Scott and Renee Baio Create Bailey Baio Angel Foundation