Ask the Expert 1115. A Conversation about Grief and Loss with Chris Lopardi

The “Community Spotlight” edition of the “Ask the Expert” podcast series shares the stories of our community members. This episode is part of a special series on grief and loss. Chris Lopardi joined Krissy Dilger of SRNA to share about his family’s experience with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis (ADEM).Chris Lopardi is the father of Mason Lopardi. Chris lost his son, Mason at age seven to ADEM in May of 2020. Chris, his wife Amanda, and their family have made it their passion to help spread the word of what ADEM is and to help those affected by it. Through their organization, The Miles for Mason Memorial Foundation, they hope to help those affected by ADEM.