#342 $10 Million for a Cure: Donating Mr. Beast’s “Beast Games” Winnings For Son’s Creatine Transporter Deficiency

<p>What would you do if you won $10 million? </p> <p>For Jeff and Jennifer Allen, the answer was simple: fund research to find a cure for their son’s rare genetic condition. </p> <p>In this episode of DNA Today, we’re joined by Jeff and Jen Allen; Jeff is known to over 100 million YouTube viewers as Player 831, the winner of MrBeast’s high-stakes reality series Beast Games—and the recipient of the largest game show prize in history: $10 MILLION. Alongside him is his wife, Jennifer Allen, who has been an equal partner in their advocacy journey every step of the way. </p> <p>But the Allens aren’t spending that money on luxury vacations or dream homes. Their mission is far bigger—and far more urgent.</p> <p>Their youngest son, Lucas, lives with Creatine Transporter Deficiency (CTD), a rare and devastating genetic disorder that impairs brain and muscle function. With fewer than 400 known cases worldwide and no approved treatments, CTD is under-recognized and underfunded. Jeff applied to Be...