While the circumstance surrounding the construction of Sebastian’s Playground in Solon Community Park is a tragic one, its opening and impact on the city has proved to be a beacon of light in a dark time .

That’s what makes the recent acts of vandalism at the playground so disappointing to Kelly Baylog, mother of Sebastian Botirius, who at 6 months old was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes caused by a rare genetic disorder called LRBA Deficiency.

On April 18, 2022, Sebastian died at the age of 4 due to complications from the disorder. Kelly Baylog, and her husband Kip Botirius, Sebastian’s father, raised money through the community to build a playground in honor of their son, who had told his father that when he got out of the hospital he wanted to have a picnic, eat Skittles and go to a

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