OUR UNIQUE LIFE

Persephone Mae Salter

The Persephone Mae Foundation was brought to life by the family of Persephone Mae Salter. But it is only fair to say that her incredible spirit and personality are what truly gives the foundation life. Perserphone, or Persi as she is affectionately known, was born visually impaired as a result of Axenfeld-Reiger Syndrome. A rare syndrome with little information available to understand its complexities. Even more confusing is Persi is an identical twin to her sister, Colette, who was born normally sighted and without any complications of Axengeld-Reiger Syndrome. In the initial year of Persephone's life, we felt a tremendous need for explanations, diagnosis, and answers for the future. We also had to support Persi through 10 surgeries within her first year of life. 

 However, almost two years later, Persephone has given us all the answers we need. Her inspiring lack of fear, overwhelming determination, and larger than life personality have led us to a place of gratitude over sorrow. We feel incredibly grateful that God chose our family to love Persi. The joy and laughter she brings to us and her sisters, Colette and Tallulah, is a gift we can never repay. She has inspired us to do what we can to bring the same joy to children like her. At first all we could think of is what Persephone would not be able to do in her life. Now we are awe struck by her ability to impact the world in ways far beyond our own capabilities. The Persephone Mae Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit created to assist families with children effected by rare conditions and visual impairments.