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Zach Hamm is a 10 year old boy. He loves the Astros, golf, cub scouts, the movies, school and cheeseburgers. Zach is very much like all other little boys. |
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Zach is affected by Ectodermal Dysplasias. This rare genetic disorder affects approximately 1 in 10,000 births. ED is not a single disorder. It is a group of heritable disorders causing the hair, teeth, nails and glands to develop and function abnormally. More than 100 different syndromes have been identified. |
| Zach has Ectodermal defect with skeletal abnormalities. Zach has one toe on his right foot and two toes on his left foot. Zach has finger and rib anomalies as well. Zach also is missing several adult teeth. Zach has sweat glands but they are not fully functional so he struggles to control his body temperature, particularly in the heat. Zach has had eight major surgeries in his young life with many more to come. Zach is also in the early stages of a long Orthodontia process. |
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None of these things have slowed him down. Zach has a zest for life that is amazing to watch. He loves to play baseball and loves his team the 9U Mudcats. The Mudcats have won three league championships. Zach also loves to play tournament golf. He has played in over 20 golf tournaments winning 4 times and collecting medals in 13 others. Zach is an excellent student and a decorated Cub Scout. |
| The idea for the Annual Zach Hamm Don’t Sweat it Golf Classic came from Zach’s desire to help other kids affected by Ectodermal Dysplasias. |
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Zach's Heros Dad This list was compiled by Zach himself. These are all people that he knows and respects. |
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