The Del Mar Highlands Town Center gifted a local family with the six-foot sea star from their holiday décor display after it sparked joy and smiles for 5-year-old Brooklynn Jarvis, who suffers from CDKL5, a rare developmental disorder.
Brooklyn has had seizures since she was two months old and suffers with severe developmental problems she cannot walk or talk. What she loves most are bright lights and colors.
When she saw all the lights and the sunglass and Santa-hat-wearing sea star while visiting the center with her family in early December, Brooklynn beamed a big, beautiful smile. Her family was so excited they shared pictures of the incredible moment for their daughter with support groups on Facebook.