This Little Light of Mine: A father's memoir on his daughter's brief but deeply significant life

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Randall Linton

This Little Light of Mine

Name: This Little Light of Mine
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ISBN: 9781038347206

A father's memoir on his daughter's brief but deeply significant life

Randall Linton

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FriesenPress
16 April 2026

Memoirs; Aspects of religion (non-Christian); Age groups: children; Child & developmental psychology

When four-year-old Elisa Linton was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome-a rare, terminal childhood disease-her father Randall's world shifted forever.

In this deeply personal account, Randall shares how his little girl sparked a global community of doctors, researchers, families, and unlikely allies-from grandmothers to celebrities-to advance rare disease research and bring hope to families facing the unthinkable.

As his family's fight against an impossible diagnosis becomes a movement, it reveals profound truths about love, faith, and the extraordinary strength that emerges when ordinary people refuse to surrender to despair.

Conveyed with raw honesty and unexpected moments of joy and humour, this is a testament to tragedy as a catalyst for healing, hope, and lasting change that reaches far beyond one family's journey.

All proceeds from the sale of this book go to The Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation. Visit ALifeforElisa.org.

By: Randall Linton
Imprint: FriesenPress
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 21mm
Weight: 503g
ISBN: 9781038347206
ISBN 10: 1038347203
Pages: 378
Publication Date: 16 April 2026
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Randall Linton wears many hats. He is a devoted family man, co-founder of The Sanfilippo Children's Research Foundation, and co-owner of his family businesses, Interior Care and ServiceNational Canada. Passionately involved in his church and community, Randall has taught Sunday School, led church youth groups, and on numerous occasions served as President of The Rotary Club of North York. Together with his indomitable wife, Elisabeth, he was recognized with Rotary International's Paul Harris Fellowship Award, Toronto Marathon's Human Spirit Award, and The Honourable David C. Onley Award for Leadership in Accessibility. As a professional, Randall has received ConnexFM's Canadian Excellence Award, the Ralph Bloss Humanitarian Award, and the first Humanitarian and Industry Leadership Award presented by the Floorcovering Institute of Ontario. Randall and Elisabeth reside in Toronto and are the proud parents of Jessica, Connor and Elisa. Currently, Randall's greatest joy is being Grandpa to his five grandchildren, Chloe, Madelyn, Christian, Aven, and Oliver.