Sam Berns of Foxborough, Mass., died Friday after a lifelong battle with progeria. He was 17, three years older than the typical life expectancy for children with the disease. Sam came into the ...

The Sam Berns Scholarship, awarded to students who have overcome obstacles and otherwise exemplify the qualities Sam practiced daily. Any students interested in applying should visit here for more ...

Explore the world of 16-year-old Sam Berns, who lives with a rare and life-threatening progressive ageing disorder. Meanwhile, his parents race against the clock to find a cure.