Santorum book signing in Exton Monday
Former Sen. Rick Santorum (R.,Pa.) and his wife, Karen, are scheduled to stop in Exton Monday on the book tour for "Bella's Gift," which tells the story of their disabled daughter. She inspired many during the former senator's 2012 presidential campaign.
It happened all the time in early 2012, wherever former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum traveled in his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination: "How's Bella?" people would ask him. Or they'd mention they were praying for the little girl, or press gifts into his hands for her – teddy bears, rosary beads.
Bella, the youngest child of Rick and Karen Santorum, has a rare, genetic condition called Trisomy 18 that is usually fatal at birth. Among other things, children who live with the condition are susceptible to life-threatening infections; Santorum had to leave the trail when Bella, then 3, was hospitalized with pneumonia.
The girl who inspired the senator's supporters is now 6 years old – defying all expectations - and the star of a newly published book by her parents, "Bella's Gift."
Rick and Karen Santorum are scheduled to sign copies of the book Monday in Exton at 7 p.m., at Barnes & Noble, 301 Main St.
Rick Santorum is considering running for the GOP nomination again in 2016.
The Santorums also will sign copies of “Bella’s Gift” Feb. 11 at the Barnes & Noble in the Red Rose Commons in Lancaster; that event also is scheduled for 7 p.m.
Those interested can find more information or RSVP at this web site.