article_snippet: Since Only 150 people son, Aiden, was born prematurely with a rare condition that baffled doctors, Karl Smith and Vikki Jackowiak have battled tirelessly to help Karl Smith.
article_snippet: Aiden, now four, was born with a growth on Aiden face, back and leg and has brain damage that means Aiden can't walk and talk.
article_snippet: Aiden's mother, Vikki, 40, from Alnwick, Northumberland, said the diagnosis was both a blessing and a curse - as it has dashed her hopes of one day finding a cure for her son. '
article_snippet: Aiden's father explained how it doesn't always affect people in the same way and Aiden is a particularly bad case.
article_snippet: Aiden's higher end of spectrum, Aiden can't walk and talk like some others with it can.'
article_snippet: Aiden has a great relationship with Aiden older brother, Daniel, pictured right .
article_snippet: Vikki and Karl had to see numerous doctors before Aiden was finally diagnosed .
article_snippet: The parents can and manage Aiden symptoms.
article_snippet: The parents are striving to give Aiden the best life they can .
article_snippet: In the meantime, The parents said Aiden has started at school four mornings a week - which Aiden loves. '
article_snippet: Aiden has come on leaps and bounds,' Vikki said.
article_snippet: Vikki added that Aiden has a great relationship with Aiden older brother who is understanding about how much attention Aiden sibling receives.
article_snippet: Vikki said: 'Aiden takes a lot of our time and our're often at hospitals.
highlights_snippet: Aiden, was born prematurely with a rare condition that baffled doctors .
  
highlights_snippet: Mother Vikki said Only 150 people are glad Only 150 people now know Aiden's condition .
  