Lukas had a really hard and rough start in life. He has been was diagnosed with a rare syndrome called Eagle Barrett Disease, better known as Prune Belly Syndrome. When he was released from the hospital, he was placed in the custody of his grandmother and went to her home with oxygen and a heart monitor. He has lots of doctor appointments and it was just discovered that he is in Stage 1 kidney disease. Despite all this, Lukas is a happy kid who loves life and he has a favorite uncle who treats Lukas like he is his own child.