Borofka family to leave Central Coast with hopeful news for ill son

Updated: 7:15 PM PST Jan 26, 2021

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RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING ARRANGEMENTS TO GET THE BOAT OFF THE BEACH. ## NEW AT SIX. WE'VE BEEN FOLLOWING THE BOROFKA FAMILY'S STORY FOR TWO YEARS AS THEY SEARCH FOR A CURE FOR THEIR SON WHO HAS A RARE GENETIC DISORDER. BUT NOW THE FAMILY IS ON ANOTHER JOURNEY AS THEY MAKE THE MOVE TO TEXAS. ACTION NEWS EIGHT REPORTER KYLA LINVILLE HAS MORE ON THEIR GOODBYES TO THE CENTRAL COAST. Jason Borofka 01:07:42 "It's going to be difficult to leave because what we're going through here, we're not going to be able to say goodbye to everybody." BUT THE BOROFKA'S ARE NO STRANGERS TO DIFFICULTY. THIS FAMILY HAS BEEN FACING SEVERAL OBSTACLES TO CURE THEIR TWO YEAR OLD SON JT OF TPI....A CONDITION WHERE HIS BODY CANNOT BREAK DOWN SUGARS. AND DOCTORS FINALLY HIT A COMPOUND THEY BELIEVE MAY HELP. Jason 0:55:13 "resveratrol is an actual vitamin, it's something you can actually order on amazon" Tara 0:56:43 it's supposed to help his cells stay healthier. (Jason) stay healthy and ultimately increase the TPI level in his body." AND PRETTY SOON, THE FAMILY WILL BE MAKING THEIR NEXT STEP TOGETHER.....MOVING TO A SMALL TOWN JUST THIRTY MILES OUTSIDE OF DALLAS, TEXAS. Tara 0:58:08 "Unfortunately the prices around here are just too expensive for us to really buy and be comfortable. So, we're moving and going to start a new chapter. We're right near lakes so we can do fishing and we're near a children's hospital." Tara and Jason 01:08:42 "We already have ENT appointments and pediatrician appointment over there. So it's going to take a little time to get settled in, but....they're ready for him. They've got open arms. They know all about JT. Texas is like come on

Borofka family to leave Central Coast with hopeful news for ill son

Updated: 7:15 PM PST Jan 26, 2021

The family has been facing several obstacles to cure their 2-year-old son JT.

The family has been facing several obstacles to cure their 2-year-old son JT.

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